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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.27, 13,261.64 and 2,997.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.27, 13,261.64 and 2,997.93 is: 4,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.27 : 13,261.64 = 2,997.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.27/13,261.64 = 2,997.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.27x = 13,261.64 × 2,997.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.27x = 39,757,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,757,453.42/8,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.80

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