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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.03, 13,322.56 and 3,036.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.03, 13,322.56 and 3,036.27 is: 4,554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.03 : 13,322.56 = 3,036.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.03/13,322.56 = 3,036.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.03x = 13,322.56 × 3,036.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.03x = 40,450,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,450,889.25/8,881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.75

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