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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.72, 13,258.77 and 2,997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.72, 13,258.77 and 2,997.19 is: 4,492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.72 : 13,258.77 = 2,997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.72/13,258.77 = 2,997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.72x = 13,258.77 × 2,997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.72x = 39,739,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,739,052.86/8,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.97

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