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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.24, 13,333.66 and 3,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.24, 13,333.66 and 3,046.28 is: 4,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.24 : 13,333.66 = 3,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.24/13,333.66 = 3,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.24x = 13,333.66 × 3,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.24x = 40,618,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,618,061.78/8,891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.32

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