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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.86, 13,319.64 and 3,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.86, 13,319.64 and 3,034.09 is: 4,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.86 : 13,319.64 = 3,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.86/13,319.64 = 3,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.86x = 13,319.64 × 3,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.86x = 40,412,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412,986.53/8,878.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.60

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