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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.23, 13,261.50 and 2,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.23, 13,261.50 and 2,997.84 is: 4,496.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.23 : 13,261.50 = 2,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.23/13,261.50 = 2,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.23x = 13,261.50 × 2,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.23x = 39,755,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,755,904.89/8,841.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.65

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