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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.36, 13,203.72 and 2,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.36, 13,203.72 and 2,957.76 is: 4,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.36 : 13,203.72 = 2,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.36/13,203.72 = 2,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.36x = 13,203.72 × 2,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.36x = 39,053,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,053,434.87/8,802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.70

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