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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.61, 13,240.11 and 2,904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.61, 13,240.11 and 2,904.15 is: 4,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.61 : 13,240.11 = 2,904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.61/13,240.11 = 2,904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.61x = 13,240.11 × 2,904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.61x = 38,451,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,451,204.92/8,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.29

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