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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.57, 13,304.76 and 3,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.57, 13,304.76 and 3,026.23 is: 4,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.57 : 13,304.76 = 3,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.57/13,304.76 = 3,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.57x = 13,304.76 × 3,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.57x = 40,263,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,263.85/8,869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.48

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