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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.67, 13,263.93 and 2,920.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.67, 13,263.93 and 2,920.29 is: 4,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.67 : 13,263.93 = 2,920.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.67/13,263.93 = 2,920.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.67x = 13,263.93 × 2,920.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.67x = 38,734,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734,507.54/8,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.42

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