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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.82, 13,314.54 and 3,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.82, 13,314.54 and 3,035.84 is: 4,552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.82 : 13,314.54 = 3,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.82/13,314.54 = 3,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.82x = 13,314.54 × 3,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.82x = 40,420,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420,813.11/8,878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.50

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