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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.67, 13,261.16 and 2,918.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.67, 13,261.16 and 2,918.18 is: 4,376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.67 : 13,261.16 = 2,918.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.67/13,261.16 = 2,918.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.67x = 13,261.16 × 2,918.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.67x = 38,698,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,698,451.89/8,842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.33

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