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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.22, 13,318.40 and 3,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.22, 13,318.40 and 3,036 is: 4,550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.22 : 13,318.40 = 3,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.22/13,318.40 = 3,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.22x = 13,318.40 × 3,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.22x = 40,434,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434,662.40/8,886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.27

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