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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.44, 13,238.20 and 2,982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.44, 13,238.20 and 2,982.08 is: 4,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.44 : 13,238.20 = 2,982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.44/13,238.20 = 2,982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.44x = 13,238.20 × 2,982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.44x = 39,477,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477,371.46/8,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.13

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