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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.07, 13,263.11 and 2,998.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.07, 13,263.11 and 2,998.73 is: 4,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.07 : 13,263.11 = 2,998.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.07/13,263.11 = 2,998.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.07x = 13,263.11 × 2,998.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.07x = 39,772,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,772,504.01/8,842.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.10

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