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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.57, 13,206.87 and 2,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.57, 13,206.87 and 2,965.28 is: 4,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.57 : 13,206.87 = 2,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.57/13,206.87 = 2,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.57x = 13,206.87 × 2,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.57x = 39,162,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162,001.44/8,804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.92

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