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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.93, 13,330.26 and 3,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.93, 13,330.26 and 3,041.15 is: 4,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.93 : 13,330.26 = 3,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.93/13,330.26 = 3,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.93x = 13,330.26 × 3,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.93x = 40,539,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539,253.55/8,885.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.19

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