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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.32, 13,295.84 and 3,023.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.32, 13,295.84 and 3,023.39 is: 4,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.32 : 13,295.84 = 3,023.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.32/13,295.84 = 3,023.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.32x = 13,295.84 × 3,023.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.32x = 40,198,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,428.10/8,866.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.83

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