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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.95, 13,312.50 and 3,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.95, 13,312.50 and 3,029.19 is: 4,544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.95 : 13,312.50 = 3,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.95/13,312.50 = 3,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.95x = 13,312.50 × 3,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.95x = 40,326,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,326,076.73/8,873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.32

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