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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.58, 13,327.08 and 3,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.58, 13,327.08 and 3,041.82 is: 4,561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.58 : 13,327.08 = 3,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.58/13,327.08 = 3,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.58x = 13,327.08 × 3,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.58x = 40,538,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538,578.49/8,886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.78

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