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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.64, 13,476.12 and 2,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.64, 13,476.12 and 2,826.64 is: 4,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.64 : 13,476.12 = 2,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.64/13,476.12 = 2,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.64x = 13,476.12 × 2,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.64x = 38,092,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092,139.84/8,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.64

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