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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.82, 13,312.23 and 3,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.82, 13,312.23 and 3,031.48 is: 4,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.82 : 13,312.23 = 3,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.82/13,312.23 = 3,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.82x = 13,312.23 × 3,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.82x = 40,355,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,355,759.00/8,874.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.22

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