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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.88, 13,302.60 and 3,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.88, 13,302.60 and 3,027.84 is: 4,540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.88 : 13,302.60 = 3,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.88/13,302.60 = 3,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.88x = 13,302.60 × 3,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.88x = 40,278,144.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,278,144.38/8,870.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.49

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