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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.46, 13,240.44 and 2,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.46, 13,240.44 and 2,984.98 is: 4,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.46 : 13,240.44 = 2,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.46/13,240.44 = 2,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.46x = 13,240.44 × 2,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.46x = 39,522,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,522,448.59/8,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.68

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