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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.62, 13,243.38 and 2,984.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.62, 13,243.38 and 2,984.10 is: 4,476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.62 : 13,243.38 = 2,984.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.62/13,243.38 = 2,984.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.62x = 13,243.38 × 2,984.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.62x = 39,519,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,519,570.26/8,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.81

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