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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.82, 13,208.40 and 2,960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.82, 13,208.40 and 2,960.22 is: 4,440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.82 : 13,208.40 = 2,960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.82/13,208.40 = 2,960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.82x = 13,208.40 × 2,960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.82x = 39,099,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099,769.85/8,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.72

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