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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.88, 13,299.60 and 3,025.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.88, 13,299.60 and 3,025.84 is: 4,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.88 : 13,299.60 = 3,025.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.88/13,299.60 = 3,025.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.88x = 13,299.60 × 3,025.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.88x = 40,242,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242,461.66/8,868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.49

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