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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.56, 13,258.50 and 2,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.56, 13,258.50 and 2,994.22 is: 4,492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.56 : 13,258.50 = 2,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.56/13,258.50 = 2,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.56x = 13,258.50 × 2,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.56x = 39,698,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698,865.87/8,837.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.06

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