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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.72, 13,316.97 and 3,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.72, 13,316.97 and 3,041.14 is: 4,556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.72 : 13,316.97 = 3,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.72/13,316.97 = 3,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.72x = 13,316.97 × 3,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.72x = 40,498,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,498,770.15/8,887.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.71

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