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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.88, 13,324.92 and 3,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.88, 13,324.92 and 3,043.08 is: 4,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.88 : 13,324.92 = 3,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.88/13,324.92 = 3,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.88x = 13,324.92 × 3,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.88x = 40,548,797.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,548,797.55/8,885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.28

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