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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.41, 13,260.09 and 2,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.41, 13,260.09 and 2,995.46 is: 4,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.41 : 13,260.09 = 2,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.41/13,260.09 = 2,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.41x = 13,260.09 × 2,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.41x = 39,720,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720,069.19/8,838.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.03

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