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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.04, 13,239.45 and 2,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.04, 13,239.45 and 2,981.52 is: 4,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.04 : 13,239.45 = 2,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.04/13,239.45 = 2,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.04x = 13,239.45 × 2,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.04x = 39,473,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,473,684.96/8,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.92

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