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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.28, 13,263.61 and 2,920.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.28, 13,263.61 and 2,920.07 is: 4,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.28 : 13,263.61 = 2,920.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.28/13,263.61 = 2,920.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.28x = 13,263.61 × 2,920.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.28x = 38,730,596.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,730,596.03/8,844.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.17

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