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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.62, 13,327.29 and 3,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.62, 13,327.29 and 3,041.82 is: 4,562.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.62 : 13,327.29 = 3,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.62/13,327.29 = 3,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.62x = 13,327.29 × 3,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.62x = 40,539,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539,217.27/8,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.85

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