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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.72, 13,291.02 and 3,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.72, 13,291.02 and 3,019.14 is: 4,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.72 : 13,291.02 = 3,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.72/13,291.02 = 3,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.72x = 13,291.02 × 3,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.72x = 40,127,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127,450.12/8,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.14

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