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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.70, 13,313.55 and 3,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.70, 13,313.55 and 3,032.36 is: 4,548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.70 : 13,313.55 = 3,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.70/13,313.55 = 3,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.70x = 13,313.55 × 3,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.70x = 40,371,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371,394.75/8,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.53

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