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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.48, 13,330.24 and 3,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.48, 13,330.24 and 3,042.08 is: 4,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.48 : 13,330.24 = 3,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.48/13,330.24 = 3,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.48x = 13,330.24 × 3,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.48x = 40,551,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551,656.50/8,885.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.81

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