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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.04, 13,264.73 and 2,920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.04, 13,264.73 and 2,920.82 is: 4,380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.04 : 13,264.73 = 2,920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.04/13,264.73 = 2,920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.04x = 13,264.73 × 2,920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.04x = 38,743,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743,807.75/8,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.29

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