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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.28, 13,206.12 and 2,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.28, 13,206.12 and 2,958.40 is: 4,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.28 : 13,206.12 = 2,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.28/13,206.12 = 2,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.28x = 13,206.12 × 2,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.28x = 39,068,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,068,985.41/8,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.51

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