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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.22, 13,261.49 and 2,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.22, 13,261.49 and 2,997.82 is: 4,496.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.22 : 13,261.49 = 2,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.22/13,261.49 = 2,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.22x = 13,261.49 × 2,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.22x = 39,755,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,755,572.78/8,841.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.62

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