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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.39, 13,275.98 and 2,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.39, 13,275.98 and 2,925.96 is: 4,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.39 : 13,275.98 = 2,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.39/13,275.98 = 2,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.39x = 13,275.98 × 2,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.39x = 38,844,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,986.44/8,849.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.57

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