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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.08, 13,309.85 and 3,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.08, 13,309.85 and 3,029.63 is: 4,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.08 : 13,309.85 = 3,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.08/13,309.85 = 3,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.08x = 13,309.85 × 3,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.08x = 40,323,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,323,861.88/8,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.52

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