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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.20, 13,263.29 and 2,998.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.20, 13,263.29 and 2,998.86 is: 4,498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.20 : 13,263.29 = 2,998.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.20/13,263.29 = 2,998.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.20x = 13,263.29 × 2,998.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.20x = 39,774,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774,724.19/8,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.28

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