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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.36, 13,205.22 and 2,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.36, 13,205.22 and 2,958.76 is: 4,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.36 : 13,205.22 = 2,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.36/13,205.22 = 2,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.36x = 13,205.22 × 2,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.36x = 39,071,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071,076.73/8,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.20

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