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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.78, 13,235.70 and 2,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.78, 13,235.70 and 2,984.46 is: 4,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.78 : 13,235.70 = 2,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.78/13,235.70 = 2,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.78x = 13,235.70 × 2,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.78x = 39,501,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,501,417.22/8,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.70

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