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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.89, 13,241.69 and 2,981.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.89, 13,241.69 and 2,981.93 is: 4,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.89 : 13,241.69 = 2,981.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.89/13,241.69 = 2,981.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.89x = 13,241.69 × 2,981.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.89x = 39,485,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485,777.75/8,826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.35

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