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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.83, 13,242.50 and 2,986.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.83, 13,242.50 and 2,986.35 is: 4,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.83 : 13,242.50 = 2,986.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.83/13,242.50 = 2,986.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.83x = 13,242.50 × 2,986.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.83x = 39,546,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,546,739.88/8,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.74

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