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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.98, 13,306.34 and 3,025.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.98, 13,306.34 and 3,025.22 is: 4,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.98 : 13,306.34 = 3,025.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.98/13,306.34 = 3,025.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.98x = 13,306.34 × 3,025.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.98x = 40,254,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,254,524.24/8,869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.29

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