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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.24, 13,326.08 and 3,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.24, 13,326.08 and 3,041.28 is: 4,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.24 : 13,326.08 = 3,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.24/13,326.08 = 3,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.24x = 13,326.08 × 3,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.24x = 40,528,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,528,340.58/8,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.80

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