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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.83, 13,254.63 and 2,912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.83, 13,254.63 and 2,912.84 is: 4,370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.83 : 13,254.63 = 2,912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.83/13,254.63 = 2,912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.83x = 13,254.63 × 2,912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.83x = 38,608,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,608,550.18/8,834.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.04

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