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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.52, 13,266.52 and 2,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.52, 13,266.52 and 2,998.56 is: 4,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.52 : 13,266.52 = 2,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.52/13,266.52 = 2,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.52x = 13,266.52 × 2,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.52x = 39,780,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,780,456.21/8,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.26

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