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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.58, 13,242.99 and 2,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.58, 13,242.99 and 2,904.80 is: 4,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.58 : 13,242.99 = 2,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.58/13,242.99 = 2,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.58x = 13,242.99 × 2,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.58x = 38,468,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468,237.35/8,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.73

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