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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.86, 13,232.44 and 2,978.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.86, 13,232.44 and 2,978.38 is: 4,467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.86 : 13,232.44 = 2,978.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.86/13,232.44 = 2,978.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.86x = 13,232.44 × 2,978.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.86x = 39,411,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,411,234.65/8,821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.45

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