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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.64, 13,205.93 and 2,959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.64, 13,205.93 and 2,959.09 is: 4,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.64 : 13,205.93 = 2,959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.64/13,205.93 = 2,959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.64x = 13,205.93 × 2,959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.64x = 39,077,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,077,535.40/8,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.30

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