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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.46, 13,253.32 and 2,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.46, 13,253.32 and 2,911.70 is: 4,368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.46 : 13,253.32 = 2,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.46/13,253.32 = 2,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.46x = 13,253.32 × 2,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.46x = 38,589,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589,728.62/8,834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.09

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