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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.04, 13,297.32 and 3,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.04, 13,297.32 and 3,022.08 is: 4,532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.04 : 13,297.32 = 3,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.04/13,297.32 = 3,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.04x = 13,297.32 × 3,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.04x = 40,185,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,185,564.83/8,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.02

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