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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.24, 13,260 and 2,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.24, 13,260 and 2,996.28 is: 4,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.24 : 13,260 = 2,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.24/13,260 = 2,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.24x = 13,260 × 2,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.24x = 39,730,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730,672.80/8,841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.79

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