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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.05, 13,261.95 and 2,917.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.05, 13,261.95 and 2,917.47 is: 4,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.05 : 13,261.95 = 2,917.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.05/13,261.95 = 2,917.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.05x = 13,261.95 × 2,917.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.05x = 38,691,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,691,383.71/8,842.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.84

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