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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.06, 13,252.23 and 2,991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.06, 13,252.23 and 2,991.66 is: 4,487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.06 : 13,252.23 = 2,991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.06/13,252.23 = 2,991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.06x = 13,252.23 × 2,991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.06x = 39,646,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646,166.40/8,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.37

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