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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.68, 13,197.32 and 2,956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.68, 13,197.32 and 2,956.72 is: 4,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.68 : 13,197.32 = 2,956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.68/13,197.32 = 2,956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.68x = 13,197.32 × 2,956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.68x = 39,020,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,779.99/8,801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.33

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