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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.14, 13,203.68 and 2,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.14, 13,203.68 and 2,957.59 is: 4,437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.14 : 13,203.68 = 2,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.14/13,203.68 = 2,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.14x = 13,203.68 × 2,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.14x = 39,051,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051,071.93/8,801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.05

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