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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.82, 13,198.96 and 2,957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.82, 13,198.96 and 2,957.33 is: 4,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.82 : 13,198.96 = 2,957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.82/13,198.96 = 2,957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.82x = 13,198.96 × 2,957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.82x = 39,033,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,033,680.38/8,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.22

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