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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.44, 13,241.20 and 2,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.44, 13,241.20 and 2,984.08 is: 4,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.44 : 13,241.20 = 2,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.44/13,241.20 = 2,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.44x = 13,241.20 × 2,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.44x = 39,512,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,512,800.10/8,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.13

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