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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.77, 13,306.95 and 3,026.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.77, 13,306.95 and 3,026.43 is: 4,540.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.77 : 13,306.95 = 3,026.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.77/13,306.95 = 3,026.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.77x = 13,306.95 × 3,026.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.77x = 40,272,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,272,552.69/8,869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.43

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