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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.94, 13,241.95 and 2,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.94, 13,241.95 and 2,984.58 is: 4,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.94 : 13,241.95 = 2,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.94/13,241.95 = 2,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.94x = 13,241.95 × 2,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.94x = 39,521,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,521,659.13/8,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.88

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