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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.58, 13,238.49 and 2,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.58, 13,238.49 and 2,901.80 is: 4,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.58 : 13,238.49 = 2,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.58/13,238.49 = 2,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.58x = 13,238.49 × 2,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.58x = 38,415,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,415,450.28/8,824.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.23

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