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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.41, 13,240.29 and 2,984.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.41, 13,240.29 and 2,984.07 is: 4,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.41 : 13,240.29 = 2,984.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.41/13,240.29 = 2,984.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.41x = 13,240.29 × 2,984.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.41x = 39,509,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,509,952.18/8,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.83

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