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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.03, 13,266.25 and 2,921.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.03, 13,266.25 and 2,921.83 is: 4,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.03 : 13,266.25 = 2,921.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.03/13,266.25 = 2,921.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.03x = 13,266.25 × 2,921.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.03x = 38,761,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761,686.77/8,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.82

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