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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.07, 13,315.61 and 3,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.07, 13,315.61 and 3,033.73 is: 4,550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.07 : 13,315.61 = 3,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.07/13,315.61 = 3,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.07x = 13,315.61 × 3,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.07x = 40,395,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,395,950.36/8,877.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.60

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