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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.73, 13,258.42 and 2,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.73, 13,258.42 and 2,994.19 is: 4,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.73 : 13,258.42 = 2,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.73/13,258.42 = 2,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.73x = 13,258.42 × 2,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.73x = 39,698,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698,187.95/8,837.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.90

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