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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.67, 13,324.77 and 3,043.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.67, 13,324.77 and 3,043.89 is: 4,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.67 : 13,324.77 = 3,043.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.67/13,324.77 = 3,043.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.67x = 13,324.77 × 3,043.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.67x = 40,559,134.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559,134.16/8,888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.01

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