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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.07, 13,204.50 and 2,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.07, 13,204.50 and 2,957.34 is: 4,436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.07 : 13,204.50 = 2,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.07/13,204.50 = 2,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.07x = 13,204.50 × 2,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.07x = 39,050,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,050,196.03/8,802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.48

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