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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.23, 13,256.89 and 2,994.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.23, 13,256.89 and 2,994.89 is: 4,492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.23 : 13,256.89 = 2,994.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.23/13,256.89 = 2,994.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.23x = 13,256.89 × 2,994.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.23x = 39,702,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702,853.52/8,838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.18

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