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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.71, 13,314.78 and 3,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.71, 13,314.78 and 3,030.75 is: 4,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.71 : 13,314.78 = 3,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.71/13,314.78 = 3,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.71x = 13,314.78 × 3,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.71x = 40,353,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,353,769.49/8,875.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.54

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