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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.28, 13,297.62 and 3,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.28, 13,297.62 and 3,019.32 is: 4,529.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.28 : 13,297.62 = 3,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.28/13,297.62 = 3,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.28x = 13,297.62 × 3,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.28x = 40,149,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,149,770.02/8,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.39

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