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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.94, 13,248.46 and 2,591.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.94, 13,248.46 and 2,591.44 is: 3,887.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.94 : 13,248.46 = 2,591.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.94/13,248.46 = 2,591.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.94x = 13,248.46 × 2,591.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.94x = 34,332,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332,589.18/8,830.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.76

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