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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.62, 13,328.79 and 3,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.62, 13,328.79 and 3,042.82 is: 4,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.62 : 13,328.79 = 3,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.62/13,328.79 = 3,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.62x = 13,328.79 × 3,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.62x = 40,557,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,557,108.79/8,885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.35

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