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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.14, 13,239.97 and 2,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.14, 13,239.97 and 2,984.66 is: 4,474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.14 : 13,239.97 = 2,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.14/13,239.97 = 2,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.14x = 13,239.97 × 2,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.14x = 39,516,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516,808.86/8,832.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.21

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