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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.28, 13,204.62 and 2,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.28, 13,204.62 and 2,957.40 is: 4,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.28 : 13,204.62 = 2,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.28/13,204.62 = 2,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.28x = 13,204.62 × 2,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.28x = 39,051,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051,343.19/8,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.01

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