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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.58, 13,241.49 and 2,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.58, 13,241.49 and 2,903.80 is: 4,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.58 : 13,241.49 = 2,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.58/13,241.49 = 2,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.58x = 13,241.49 × 2,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.58x = 38,450,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,450,638.66/8,826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.23

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