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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.97, 13,308.38 and 3,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.97, 13,308.38 and 3,035.39 is: 4,548.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.97 : 13,308.38 = 3,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.97/13,308.38 = 3,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.97x = 13,308.38 × 3,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.97x = 40,396,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,396,108.39/8,881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.10

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