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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.46, 13,325.98 and 3,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.46, 13,325.98 and 3,039.10 is: 4,559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.46 : 13,325.98 = 3,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.46/13,325.98 = 3,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.46x = 13,325.98 × 3,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.46x = 40,498,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,498,985.82/8,882.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.43

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