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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.69, 13,329.31 and 3,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.69, 13,329.31 and 3,041.30 is: 4,562.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.69 : 13,329.31 = 3,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.69/13,329.31 = 3,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.69x = 13,329.31 × 3,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.69x = 40,538,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538,386.95/8,884.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.73

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