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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.23, 13,306.28 and 3,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.23, 13,306.28 and 3,026.30 is: 4,540.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.23 : 13,306.28 = 3,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.23/13,306.28 = 3,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.23x = 13,306.28 × 3,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.23x = 40,268,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268,713.50/8,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.27

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