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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.80, 13,294.63 and 3,020.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.80, 13,294.63 and 3,020.03 is: 4,528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.80 : 13,294.63 = 3,020.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.80/13,294.63 = 3,020.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.80x = 13,294.63 × 3,020.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.80x = 40,150,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,181.44/8,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.66

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