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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.85, 13,304.64 and 3,024.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.85, 13,304.64 and 3,024.09 is: 4,536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.85 : 13,304.64 = 3,024.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.85/13,304.64 = 3,024.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.85x = 13,304.64 × 3,024.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.85x = 40,234,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,490.01/8,868.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.61

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