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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.24, 13,199.46 and 2,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.24, 13,199.46 and 2,957.70 is: 4,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.24 : 13,199.46 = 2,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.24/13,199.46 = 2,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.24x = 13,199.46 × 2,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.24x = 39,040,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,042.84/8,805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.73

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