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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.50, 13,203.98 and 2,959.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.50, 13,203.98 and 2,959.74 is: 4,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.50 : 13,203.98 = 2,959.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.50/13,203.98 = 2,959.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.50x = 13,203.98 × 2,959.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.50x = 39,080,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,080,347.77/8,804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.68

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