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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.88, 13,261.59 and 2,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.88, 13,261.59 and 2,997.54 is: 4,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.88 : 13,261.59 = 2,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.88/13,261.59 = 2,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.88x = 13,261.59 × 2,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.88x = 39,752,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752,146.49/8,840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.40

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