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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.64, 13,315.82 and 3,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.64, 13,315.82 and 3,032.24 is: 4,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.64 : 13,315.82 = 3,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.64/13,315.82 = 3,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.64x = 13,315.82 × 3,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.64x = 40,376,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,376,762.04/8,875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.17

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