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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.82, 13,264.64 and 2,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.82, 13,264.64 and 2,997.41 is: 4,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.82 : 13,264.64 = 2,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.82/13,264.64 = 2,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.82x = 13,264.64 × 2,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.82x = 39,759,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,759,483.27/8,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.26

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