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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.69, 13,326.19 and 3,039.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.69, 13,326.19 and 3,039.53 is: 4,560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.69 : 13,326.19 = 3,039.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.69/13,326.19 = 3,039.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.69x = 13,326.19 × 3,039.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.69x = 40,505,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505,280.06/8,882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.03

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