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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.76, 13,300.40 and 3,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.76, 13,300.40 and 3,024 is: 4,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.76 : 13,300.40 = 3,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.76/13,300.40 = 3,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.76x = 13,300.40 × 3,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.76x = 40,220,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220,417.16/8,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.07

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