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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.20, 13,324.02 and 3,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.20, 13,324.02 and 3,042.68 is: 4,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.20 : 13,324.02 = 3,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.20/13,324.02 = 3,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.20x = 13,324.02 × 3,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.20x = 40,540,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540,729.17/8,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.21

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