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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.62, 13,254.58 and 2,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.62, 13,254.58 and 2,993.23 is: 4,489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.62 : 13,254.58 = 2,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.62/13,254.58 = 2,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.62x = 13,254.58 × 2,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.62x = 39,673,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,673,977.10/8,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.72

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