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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.27, 13,268.32 and 2,921.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.27, 13,268.32 and 2,921.41 is: 4,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.27 : 13,268.32 = 2,921.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.27/13,268.32 = 2,921.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.27x = 13,268.32 × 2,921.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.27x = 38,762,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762,202.73/8,844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.75

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