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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.31, 13,244.58 and 2,984.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.31, 13,244.58 and 2,984.97 is: 4,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.31 : 13,244.58 = 2,984.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.31/13,244.58 = 2,984.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.31x = 13,244.58 × 2,984.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.31x = 39,534,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,534,673.96/8,828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.17

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