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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.48, 13,327.24 and 3,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.48, 13,327.24 and 3,040.08 is: 4,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.48 : 13,327.24 = 3,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.48/13,327.24 = 3,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.48x = 13,327.24 × 3,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.48x = 40,515,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,515,875.78/8,883.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.81

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