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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.66, 13,233.96 and 2,900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.66, 13,233.96 and 2,900.46 is: 4,350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.66 : 13,233.96 = 2,900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.66/13,233.96 = 2,900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.66x = 13,233.96 × 2,900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.66x = 38,384,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,384,571.62/8,823.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.19

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