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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.78, 13,210.16 and 2,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.78, 13,210.16 and 2,961 is: 4,442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.78 : 13,210.16 = 2,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.78/13,210.16 = 2,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.78x = 13,210.16 × 2,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.78x = 39,115,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,268.96/8,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.00

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