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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.95, 13,316.92 and 3,034.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.95, 13,316.92 and 3,034.61 is: 4,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.95 : 13,316.92 = 3,034.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.95/13,316.92 = 3,034.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.95x = 13,316.92 × 3,034.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.95x = 40,411,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,411,584.43/8,877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.91

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