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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,839.32, 13,262.39 and 2,995.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,839.32, 13,262.39 and 2,995.91 is: 4,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,839.32 : 13,262.39 = 2,995.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,839.32/13,262.39 = 2,995.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,839.32x = 13,262.39 × 2,995.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,839.32x = 39,732,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732,845.53/8,839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.01

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