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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.62, 13,263.71 and 2,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.62, 13,263.71 and 2,996.25 is: 4,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.62 : 13,263.71 = 2,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.62/13,263.71 = 2,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.62x = 13,263.71 × 2,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.62x = 39,741,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,741,376.11/8,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.81

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