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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.06, 13,323.69 and 3,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.06, 13,323.69 and 3,042.77 is: 4,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.06 : 13,323.69 = 3,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.06/13,323.69 = 3,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.06x = 13,323.69 × 3,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.06x = 40,540,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540,857.60/8,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.36

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