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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.19, 13,308.98 and 3,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.19, 13,308.98 and 3,029.45 is: 4,543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.19 : 13,308.98 = 3,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.19/13,308.98 = 3,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.19x = 13,308.98 × 3,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.19x = 40,318,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,807.77/8,873.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.89

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