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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.55, 13,262.49 and 2,919.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.55, 13,262.49 and 2,919.33 is: 4,378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.55 : 13,262.49 = 2,919.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.55/13,262.49 = 2,919.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.55x = 13,262.49 × 2,919.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.55x = 38,717,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,717,630.44/8,843.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.07

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