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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.48, 13,264.17 and 2,999.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.48, 13,264.17 and 2,999.71 is: 4,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.48 : 13,264.17 = 2,999.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.48/13,264.17 = 2,999.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.48x = 13,264.17 × 2,999.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.48x = 39,788,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,788,663.39/8,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.19

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