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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.01, 13,297.41 and 3,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.01, 13,297.41 and 3,020.25 is: 4,530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.01 : 13,297.41 = 3,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.01/13,297.41 = 3,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.01x = 13,297.41 × 3,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.01x = 40,161,502.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,161,502.55/8,864.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.85

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