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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.08, 13,239.88 and 2,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.08, 13,239.88 and 2,984.60 is: 4,474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.08 : 13,239.88 = 2,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.08/13,239.88 = 2,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.08x = 13,239.88 × 2,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.08x = 39,515,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,515,672.19/8,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.11

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