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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.94, 13,240.45 and 2,983.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.94, 13,240.45 and 2,983.58 is: 4,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.94 : 13,240.45 = 2,983.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.94/13,240.45 = 2,983.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.94x = 13,240.45 × 2,983.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.94x = 39,503,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,503,941.81/8,826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.38

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