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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.14, 13,205.18 and 2,958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.14, 13,205.18 and 2,958.59 is: 4,438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.14 : 13,205.18 = 2,958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.14/13,205.18 = 2,958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.14x = 13,205.18 × 2,958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.14x = 39,068,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068,713.50/8,802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.55

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