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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.48, 13,209.74 and 2,962.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.48, 13,209.74 and 2,962.12 is: 4,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.48 : 13,209.74 = 2,962.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.48/13,209.74 = 2,962.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.48x = 13,209.74 × 2,962.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.48x = 39,128,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,128,835.05/8,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.69

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