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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.34, 13,260.67 and 2,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.34, 13,260.67 and 2,997.11 is: 4,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.34 : 13,260.67 = 2,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.34/13,260.67 = 2,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.34x = 13,260.67 × 2,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.34x = 39,743,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743,612.87/8,840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.71

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