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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.60, 13,233.06 and 2,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.60, 13,233.06 and 2,979 is: 4,467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.60 : 13,233.06 = 2,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.60/13,233.06 = 2,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.60x = 13,233.06 × 2,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.60x = 39,421,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,421,285.74/8,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.71

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