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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.29, 13,267.80 and 2,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.29, 13,267.80 and 2,999.53 is: 4,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.29 : 13,267.80 = 2,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.29/13,267.80 = 2,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.29x = 13,267.80 × 2,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.29x = 39,797,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797,180.72/8,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.76

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