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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.43, 13,240.73 and 2,984.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.43, 13,240.73 and 2,984.09 is: 4,475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.43 : 13,240.73 = 2,984.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.43/13,240.73 = 2,984.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.43x = 13,240.73 × 2,984.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.43x = 39,511,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,511,448.86/8,827.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.99

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