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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.80, 13,329.48 and 3,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.80, 13,329.48 and 3,041.46 is: 4,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.80 : 13,329.48 = 3,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.80/13,329.48 = 3,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.80x = 13,329.48 × 3,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.80x = 40,541,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,541,080.24/8,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.97

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