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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.71, 13,241.15 and 2,984.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.71, 13,241.15 and 2,984.37 is: 4,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.71 : 13,241.15 = 2,984.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.71/13,241.15 = 2,984.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.71x = 13,241.15 × 2,984.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.71x = 39,516,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516,475.90/8,827.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.41

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