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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,838.54, 13,258.49 and 2,913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,838.54, 13,258.49 and 2,913.12 is: 4,369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,838.54 : 13,258.49 = 2,913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,838.54/13,258.49 = 2,913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,838.54x = 13,258.49 × 2,913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,838.54x = 38,623,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,623,557.82/8,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.90

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