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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.70, 13,242.04 and 2,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.70, 13,242.04 and 2,983.14 is: 4,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.70 : 13,242.04 = 2,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.70/13,242.04 = 2,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.70x = 13,242.04 × 2,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.70x = 39,502,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,502,859.21/8,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.38

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