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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.14, 13,267.38 and 2,999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.14, 13,267.38 and 2,999.18 is: 4,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.14 : 13,267.38 = 2,999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.14/13,267.38 = 2,999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.14x = 13,267.38 × 2,999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.14x = 39,791,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791,260.75/8,844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.17

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