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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.48, 13,324.56 and 3,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.48, 13,324.56 and 3,041.52 is: 4,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.48 : 13,324.56 = 3,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.48/13,324.56 = 3,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.48x = 13,324.56 × 3,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.48x = 40,526,915.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,526,915.73/8,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.51

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