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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.70, 13,244.55 and 2,986.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.70, 13,244.55 and 2,986.76 is: 4,480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.70 : 13,244.55 = 2,986.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.70/13,244.55 = 2,986.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.70x = 13,244.55 × 2,986.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.70x = 39,558,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,558,292.16/8,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.14

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