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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.72, 13,327.62 and 3,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.72, 13,327.62 and 3,040.32 is: 4,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.72 : 13,327.62 = 3,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.72/13,327.62 = 3,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.72x = 13,327.62 × 3,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.72x = 40,520,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,520,229.64/8,883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.18

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