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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.01, 13,282.66 and 2,930.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.01, 13,282.66 and 2,930.95 is: 4,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.01 : 13,282.66 = 2,930.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.01/13,282.66 = 2,930.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.01x = 13,282.66 × 2,930.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.01x = 38,930,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,812.33/8,854.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.97

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