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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.83, 13,253.13 and 2,911.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.83, 13,253.13 and 2,911.84 is: 4,368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.83 : 13,253.13 = 2,911.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.83/13,253.13 = 2,911.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.83x = 13,253.13 × 2,911.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.83x = 38,590,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,590,927.79/8,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.54

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