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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.72, 13,243.32 and 2,983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.72, 13,243.32 and 2,983.28 is: 4,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.72 : 13,243.32 = 2,983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.72/13,243.32 = 2,983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.72x = 13,243.32 × 2,983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.72x = 39,508,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,508,531.69/8,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.00

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