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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.97, 13,309.88 and 3,036.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.97, 13,309.88 and 3,036.39 is: 4,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.97 : 13,309.88 = 3,036.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.97/13,309.88 = 3,036.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.97x = 13,309.88 × 3,036.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.97x = 40,413,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413,971.35/8,882.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.60

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