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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.45, 13,232.94 and 2,979.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.45, 13,232.94 and 2,979.97 is: 4,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.45 : 13,232.94 = 2,979.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.45/13,232.94 = 2,979.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.45x = 13,232.94 × 2,979.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.45x = 39,433,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433,764.21/8,827.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.18

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