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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.35, 13,262.17 and 2,998.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.35, 13,262.17 and 2,998.11 is: 4,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.35 : 13,262.17 = 2,998.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.35/13,262.17 = 2,998.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.35x = 13,262.17 × 2,998.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.35x = 39,761,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761,378.19/8,841.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.21

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