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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.08, 13,235.82 and 2,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.08, 13,235.82 and 2,984.64 is: 4,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.08 : 13,235.82 = 2,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.08/13,235.82 = 2,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.08x = 13,235.82 × 2,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.08x = 39,504,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,504,157.80/8,830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.82

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