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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.58, 13,269.67 and 2,923.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.58, 13,269.67 and 2,923.09 is: 4,385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.58 : 13,269.67 = 2,923.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.58/13,269.67 = 2,923.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.58x = 13,269.67 × 2,923.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.58x = 38,788,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,788,415.64/8,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.06

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