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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.62, 13,243.14 and 2,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.62, 13,243.14 and 2,984.64 is: 4,477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.62 : 13,243.14 = 2,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.62/13,243.14 = 2,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.62x = 13,243.14 × 2,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.62x = 39,526,005.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,526,005.37/8,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.54

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