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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.22, 13,314.72 and 3,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.22, 13,314.72 and 3,039.64 is: 4,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.22 : 13,314.72 = 3,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.22/13,314.72 = 3,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.22x = 13,314.72 × 3,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.22x = 40,471,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471,955.50/8,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.46

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