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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.30, 13,256.52 and 2,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.30, 13,256.52 and 2,995.06 is: 4,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.30 : 13,256.52 = 2,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.30/13,256.52 = 2,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.30x = 13,256.52 × 2,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.30x = 39,704,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704,072.79/8,839.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.77

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