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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.88, 13,298.10 and 3,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.88, 13,298.10 and 3,024.84 is: 4,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.88 : 13,298.10 = 3,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.88/13,298.10 = 3,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.88x = 13,298.10 × 3,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.88x = 40,224,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,224,624.80/8,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.99

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