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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.27, 13,259.07 and 2,916.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.27, 13,259.07 and 2,916.83 is: 4,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.27 : 13,259.07 = 2,916.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.27/13,259.07 = 2,916.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.27x = 13,259.07 × 2,916.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.27x = 38,674,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,674,453.15/8,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.31

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