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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.67, 13,308.77 and 3,611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.67, 13,308.77 and 3,611.42 is: 5,413.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.67 : 13,308.77 = 3,611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.67/13,308.77 = 3,611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.67x = 13,308.77 × 3,611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.67x = 48,063,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,063,600.45/8,878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.38

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