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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.69, 13,349.94 and 2,977.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.69, 13,349.94 and 2,977.11 is: 4,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.69 : 13,349.94 = 2,977.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.69/13,349.94 = 2,977.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.69x = 13,349.94 × 2,977.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.69x = 39,744,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744,239.87/8,899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.80

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