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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.66, 13,235.46 and 2,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.66, 13,235.46 and 2,901.46 is: 4,351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.66 : 13,235.46 = 2,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.66/13,235.46 = 2,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.66x = 13,235.46 × 2,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.66x = 38,402,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402,157.77/8,824.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.69

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