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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.57, 13,298.30 and 3,022.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.57, 13,298.30 and 3,022.79 is: 4,533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.57 : 13,298.30 = 3,022.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.57/13,298.30 = 3,022.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.57x = 13,298.30 × 3,022.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.57x = 40,197,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,197,953.14/8,867.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.14

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