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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,921.97, 13,384.18 and 2,999.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,921.97, 13,384.18 and 2,999.31 is: 4,499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,921.97 : 13,384.18 = 2,999.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,921.97/13,384.18 = 2,999.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,921.97x = 13,384.18 × 2,999.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,921.97x = 40,143,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143,338.38/8,921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.38

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