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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.30, 13,255.02 and 2,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.30, 13,255.02 and 2,994.06 is: 4,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.30 : 13,255.02 = 2,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.30/13,255.02 = 2,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.30x = 13,255.02 × 2,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.30x = 39,686,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,686,325.18/8,838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.27

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