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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.64, 13,204.43 and 2,958.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.64, 13,204.43 and 2,958.09 is: 4,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.64 : 13,204.43 = 2,958.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.64/13,204.43 = 2,958.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.64x = 13,204.43 × 2,958.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.64x = 39,059,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,059,892.34/8,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.80

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