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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.56, 13,263 and 2,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.56, 13,263 and 2,997.22 is: 4,496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.56 : 13,263 = 2,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.56/13,263 = 2,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.56x = 13,263 × 2,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.56x = 39,752,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752,128.86/8,840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.56

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