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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.80, 13,291.63 and 3,018.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.80, 13,291.63 and 3,018.03 is: 4,525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.80 : 13,291.63 = 3,018.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.80/13,291.63 = 3,018.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.80x = 13,291.63 × 3,018.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.80x = 40,114,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114,538.09/8,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.66

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