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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.42, 13,238.26 and 2,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.42, 13,238.26 and 2,901.64 is: 4,353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.42 : 13,238.26 = 2,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.42/13,238.26 = 2,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.42x = 13,238.26 × 2,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.42x = 38,412,664.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,412,664.75/8,824.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.00

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