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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.06, 13,265.25 and 2,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.06, 13,265.25 and 2,998.72 is: 4,498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.06 : 13,265.25 = 2,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.06/13,265.25 = 2,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.06x = 13,265.25 × 2,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.06x = 39,778,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778,770.48/8,842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.81

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