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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.58, 13,331.58 and 3,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.58, 13,331.58 and 3,044.82 is: 4,566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.58 : 13,331.58 = 3,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.58/13,331.58 = 3,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.58x = 13,331.58 × 3,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.58x = 40,592,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592,261.42/8,889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.27

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