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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.64, 13,479.12 and 2,828.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.64, 13,479.12 and 2,828.64 is: 4,243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.64 : 13,479.12 = 2,828.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.64/13,479.12 = 2,828.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.64x = 13,479.12 × 2,828.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.64x = 38,127,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,578.00/8,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.64

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