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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.34, 13,263.18 and 2,998.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.34, 13,263.18 and 2,998.95 is: 4,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.34 : 13,263.18 = 2,998.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.34/13,263.18 = 2,998.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.34x = 13,263.18 × 2,998.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.34x = 39,775,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,775,552.68/8,842.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.30

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