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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.48, 13,254.92 and 2,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.48, 13,254.92 and 2,993.72 is: 4,489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.48 : 13,254.92 = 2,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.48/13,254.92 = 2,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.48x = 13,254.92 × 2,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.48x = 39,681,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681,504.13/8,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.63

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