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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.06, 13,238.07 and 2,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.06, 13,238.07 and 2,980.52 is: 4,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.06 : 13,238.07 = 2,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.06/13,238.07 = 2,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.06x = 13,238.07 × 2,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.06x = 39,456,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456,332.40/8,824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.45

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