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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.58, 13,311.57 and 3,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.58, 13,311.57 and 3,028.62 is: 4,543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.58 : 13,311.57 = 3,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.58/13,311.57 = 3,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.58x = 13,311.57 × 3,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.58x = 40,315,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,315,687.13/8,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.34

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