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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.07, 13,264.61 and 2,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.07, 13,264.61 and 2,999.53 is: 4,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.07 : 13,264.61 = 2,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.07/13,264.61 = 2,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.07x = 13,264.61 × 2,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.07x = 39,787,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,787,614.09/8,843.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.30

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