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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.48, 13,245.76 and 2,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.48, 13,245.76 and 2,988.28 is: 4,480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.48 : 13,245.76 = 2,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.48/13,245.76 = 2,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.48x = 13,245.76 × 2,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.48x = 39,582,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582,039.69/8,833.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.91

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