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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.95, 13,245.46 and 2,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.95, 13,245.46 and 2,589.44 is: 3,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.95 : 13,245.46 = 2,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.95/13,245.46 = 2,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.95x = 13,245.46 × 2,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.95x = 34,298,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298,251.24/8,828.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.75

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