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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.82, 13,308.00 and 3,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.82, 13,308.00 and 3,029.06 is: 4,542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.82 : 13,308.00 = 3,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.82/13,308.00 = 3,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.82x = 13,308.00 × 3,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.82x = 40,310,752.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310,752.39/8,873.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.66

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