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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.98, 13,201.72 and 2,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.98, 13,201.72 and 2,958.24 is: 4,436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.98 : 13,201.72 = 2,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.98/13,201.72 = 2,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.98x = 13,201.72 × 2,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.98x = 39,053,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,053,856.17/8,802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.44

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