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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.29, 13,292.76 and 3,019.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.29, 13,292.76 and 3,019.83 is: 4,526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.29 : 13,292.76 = 3,019.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.29/13,292.76 = 3,019.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.29x = 13,292.76 × 3,019.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.29x = 40,141,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141,882.98/8,867.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.96

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