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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.16, 13,246.80 and 2,908.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.16, 13,246.80 and 2,908.99 is: 4,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.16 : 13,246.80 = 2,908.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.16/13,246.80 = 2,908.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.16x = 13,246.80 × 2,908.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.16x = 38,534,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534,808.73/8,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.01

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