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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.41, 13,203.59 and 2,963.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.41, 13,203.59 and 2,963.12 is: 4,444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.41 : 13,203.59 = 2,963.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.41/13,203.59 = 2,963.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.41x = 13,203.59 × 2,963.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.41x = 39,123,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123,740.77/8,802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.66

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