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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.41, 13,316.20 and 3,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.41, 13,316.20 and 3,036.02 is: 4,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.41 : 13,316.20 = 3,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.41/13,316.20 = 3,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.41x = 13,316.20 × 3,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.41x = 40,428,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,428,175.35/8,883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.98

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