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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.88, 13,296.60 and 3,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.88, 13,296.60 and 3,023.84 is: 4,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.88 : 13,296.60 = 3,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.88/13,296.60 = 3,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.88x = 13,296.60 × 3,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.88x = 40,206,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206,790.94/8,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.49

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