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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.07, 13,317.11 and 3,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.07, 13,317.11 and 3,034.73 is: 4,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.07 : 13,317.11 = 3,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.07/13,317.11 = 3,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.07x = 13,317.11 × 3,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.07x = 40,413,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413,833.23/8,878.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.10

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