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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.75, 13,297.73 and 3,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.75, 13,297.73 and 3,019.38 is: 4,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.75 : 13,297.73 = 3,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.75/13,297.73 = 3,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.75x = 13,297.73 × 3,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.75x = 40,150,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,884.91/8,864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.28

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