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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.65, 13,240.01 and 2,904.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.65, 13,240.01 and 2,904.61 is: 4,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.65 : 13,240.01 = 2,904.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.65/13,240.01 = 2,904.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.65x = 13,240.01 × 2,904.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.65x = 38,457,065.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457,065.45/8,827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.43

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