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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.54, 13,205.70 and 2,959.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.54, 13,205.70 and 2,959.02 is: 4,439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.54 : 13,205.70 = 2,959.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.54/13,205.70 = 2,959.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.54x = 13,205.70 × 2,959.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.54x = 39,075,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,075,930.41/8,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.17

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