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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.69, 13,252.91 and 2,909.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.69, 13,252.91 and 2,909.16 is: 4,364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.69 : 13,252.91 = 2,909.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.69/13,252.91 = 2,909.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.69x = 13,252.91 × 2,909.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.69x = 38,554,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554,821.11/8,834.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.03

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