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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.63, 13,242.98 and 2,906.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.63, 13,242.98 and 2,906.59 is: 4,359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.63 : 13,242.98 = 2,906.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.63/13,242.98 = 2,906.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.63x = 13,242.98 × 2,906.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.63x = 38,491,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,491,920.50/8,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.41

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