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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,831.43, 13,247.19 and 2,988.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,831.43, 13,247.19 and 2,988.09 is: 4,482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,831.43 : 13,247.19 = 2,988.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,831.43/13,247.19 = 2,988.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,831.43x = 13,247.19 × 2,988.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,831.43x = 39,583,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,583,795.97/8,831.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.15

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