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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.08, 13,304.82 and 3,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.08, 13,304.82 and 3,024.12 is: 4,536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.08 : 13,304.82 = 3,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.08/13,304.82 = 3,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.08x = 13,304.82 × 3,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.08x = 40,235,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235,372.26/8,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.59

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