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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.56, 13,255.92 and 2,993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.56, 13,255.92 and 2,993.76 is: 4,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.56 : 13,255.92 = 2,993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.56/13,255.92 = 2,993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.56x = 13,255.92 × 2,993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.56x = 39,685,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,685,043.06/8,836.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.01

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