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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.32, 13,264.98 and 2,999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.32, 13,264.98 and 2,999.98 is: 4,499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.32 : 13,264.98 = 2,999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.32/13,264.98 = 2,999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.32x = 13,264.98 × 2,999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.32x = 39,794,674.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,794,674.70/8,843.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.97

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