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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.88, 13,299.36 and 3,021.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.88, 13,299.36 and 3,021.47 is: 4,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.88 : 13,299.36 = 3,021.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.88/13,299.36 = 3,021.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.88x = 13,299.36 × 3,021.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.88x = 40,183,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183,589.30/8,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.90

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