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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.46, 13,229.21 and 2,980.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.46, 13,229.21 and 2,980.17 is: 4,470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.46 : 13,229.21 = 2,980.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.46/13,229.21 = 2,980.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.46x = 13,229.21 × 2,980.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.46x = 39,425,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,425,312.94/8,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.26

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