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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.52, 13,255.92 and 2,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.52, 13,255.92 and 2,994.84 is: 4,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.52 : 13,255.92 = 2,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.52/13,255.92 = 2,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.52x = 13,255.92 × 2,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.52x = 39,699,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,699,359.45/8,840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.61

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