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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.73, 13,244.60 and 2,986.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.73, 13,244.60 and 2,986.19 is: 4,479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.73 : 13,244.60 = 2,986.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.73/13,244.60 = 2,986.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.73x = 13,244.60 × 2,986.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.73x = 39,550,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550,892.07/8,829.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.29

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