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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.95, 13,469.09 and 2,821.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.95, 13,469.09 and 2,821.95 is: 4,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.95 : 13,469.09 = 2,821.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.95/13,469.09 = 2,821.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.95x = 13,469.09 × 2,821.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.95x = 38,009,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009,098.53/8,977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.61

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