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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.93, 13,239.01 and 2,902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.93, 13,239.01 and 2,902.15 is: 4,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.93 : 13,239.01 = 2,902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.93/13,239.01 = 2,902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.93x = 13,239.01 × 2,902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.93x = 38,421,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,421,526.68/8,824.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.75

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