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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.88, 13,263.09 and 2,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.88, 13,263.09 and 2,998.54 is: 4,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.88 : 13,263.09 = 2,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.88/13,263.09 = 2,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.88x = 13,263.09 × 2,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.88x = 39,769,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769,905.89/8,841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.90

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