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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.98, 13,207.73 and 2,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.98, 13,207.73 and 2,962.26 is: 4,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.98 : 13,207.73 = 2,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.98/13,207.73 = 2,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.98x = 13,207.73 × 2,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.98x = 39,124,715.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124,715.46/8,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.98

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