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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.07, 13,314.11 and 3,032.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.07, 13,314.11 and 3,032.73 is: 4,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.07 : 13,314.11 = 3,032.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.07/13,314.11 = 3,032.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.07x = 13,314.11 × 3,032.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.07x = 40,378,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,378,085.66/8,876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.10

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