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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.54, 13,247.72 and 2,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.54, 13,247.72 and 2,987.02 is: 4,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.54 : 13,247.72 = 2,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.54/13,247.72 = 2,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.54x = 13,247.72 × 2,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.54x = 39,571,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,571,189.66/8,830.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.17

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