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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.86, 13,234.74 and 2,978.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.86, 13,234.74 and 2,978.34 is: 4,468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.86 : 13,234.74 = 2,978.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.86/13,234.74 = 2,978.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.86x = 13,234.74 × 2,978.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.86x = 39,417,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417,555.53/8,821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.17

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