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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.97, 13,326.50 and 3,039.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.97, 13,326.50 and 3,039.57 is: 4,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.97 : 13,326.50 = 3,039.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.97/13,326.50 = 3,039.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.97x = 13,326.50 × 3,039.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.97x = 40,506,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,506,814.41/8,882.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.05

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