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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.92, 13,241.07 and 2,983.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.92, 13,241.07 and 2,983.77 is: 4,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.92 : 13,241.07 = 2,983.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.92/13,241.07 = 2,983.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.92x = 13,241.07 × 2,983.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.92x = 39,508,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,508,307.43/8,827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.38

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