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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.61, 13,323.96 and 3,039.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.61, 13,323.96 and 3,039.27 is: 4,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.61 : 13,323.96 = 3,039.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.61/13,323.96 = 3,039.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.61x = 13,323.96 × 3,039.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.61x = 40,495,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,495,111.91/8,882.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.92

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