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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.41, 13,268.29 and 2,923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.41, 13,268.29 and 2,923.19 is: 4,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.41 : 13,268.29 = 2,923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.41/13,268.29 = 2,923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.41x = 13,268.29 × 2,923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.41x = 38,785,732.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,732.65/8,847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.85

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