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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.27, 13,356.43 and 2,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.27, 13,356.43 and 2,982.12 is: 4,471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.27 : 13,356.43 = 2,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.27/13,356.43 = 2,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.27x = 13,356.43 × 2,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.27x = 39,830,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830,419.49/8,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.68

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