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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.67, 13,313.91 and 3,039.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.67, 13,313.91 and 3,039.09 is: 4,553.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.67 : 13,313.91 = 3,039.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.67/13,313.91 = 3,039.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.67x = 13,313.91 × 3,039.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.67x = 40,462,104.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,462,104.17/8,885.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.64

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