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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.09, 13,264.31 and 2,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.09, 13,264.31 and 2,999.70 is: 4,499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.09 : 13,264.31 = 2,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.09/13,264.31 = 2,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.09x = 13,264.31 × 2,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.09x = 39,788,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,788,935.71/8,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.44

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