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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.07, 13,302.05 and 3,025.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.07, 13,302.05 and 3,025.29 is: 4,536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.07 : 13,302.05 = 3,025.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.07/13,302.05 = 3,025.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.07x = 13,302.05 × 3,025.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.07x = 40,242,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242,543.72/8,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.89

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