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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.64, 13,320.32 and 3,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.64, 13,320.32 and 3,035.24 is: 4,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.64 : 13,320.32 = 3,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.64/13,320.32 = 3,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.64x = 13,320.32 × 3,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.64x = 40,430,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,430,368.08/8,878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.67

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