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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.52, 13,268.02 and 2,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.52, 13,268.02 and 2,999.56 is: 4,499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.52 : 13,268.02 = 2,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.52/13,268.02 = 2,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.52x = 13,268.02 × 2,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.52x = 39,798,222.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,798,222.07/8,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.76

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