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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.72, 13,260.27 and 2,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.72, 13,260.27 and 2,998.19 is: 4,494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.72 : 13,260.27 = 2,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.72/13,260.27 = 2,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.72x = 13,260.27 × 2,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.72x = 39,756,808.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,756,808.91/8,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.47

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