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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.85, 13,308.19 and 3,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.85, 13,308.19 and 3,035.27 is: 4,547.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.85 : 13,308.19 = 3,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.85/13,308.19 = 3,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.85x = 13,308.19 × 3,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.85x = 40,393,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393,875.73/8,881.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.91

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