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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.08, 13,476.96 and 3,058.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.08, 13,476.96 and 3,058.98 is: 4,588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.08 : 13,476.96 = 3,058.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.08/13,476.96 = 3,058.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.08x = 13,476.96 × 3,058.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.08x = 41,225,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225,784.79/8,984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.76

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