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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.58, 13,325.58 and 3,040.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.58, 13,325.58 and 3,040.82 is: 4,560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.58 : 13,325.58 = 3,040.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.58/13,325.58 = 3,040.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.58x = 13,325.58 × 3,040.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.58x = 40,520,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,520,690.18/8,885.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.28

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