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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.20, 13,264.79 and 2,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.20, 13,264.79 and 2,999.86 is: 4,499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.20 : 13,264.79 = 2,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.20/13,264.79 = 2,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.20x = 13,264.79 × 2,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.20x = 39,792,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792,512.93/8,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.79

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