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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.95, 13,210.08 and 2,880.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.95, 13,210.08 and 2,880.77 is: 4,321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.95 : 13,210.08 = 2,880.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.95/13,210.08 = 2,880.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.95x = 13,210.08 × 2,880.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.95x = 38,055,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055,187.76/8,805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.53

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