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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802, 13,204.91 and 2,958.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802, 13,204.91 and 2,958.45 is: 4,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802 : 13,204.91 = 2,958.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802/13,204.91 = 2,958.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802x = 13,204.91 × 2,958.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802x = 39,066,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,066,065.99/8,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.32

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