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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,834.94, 13,252.41 and 2,991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,834.94, 13,252.41 and 2,991.13 is: 4,486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,834.94 : 13,252.41 = 2,991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,834.94/13,252.41 = 2,991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,834.94x = 13,252.41 × 2,991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,834.94x = 39,639,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639,647.99/8,834.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.69

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