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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.32, 13,208.13 and 2,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.32, 13,208.13 and 2,962.98 is: 4,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.32 : 13,208.13 = 2,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.32/13,208.13 = 2,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.32x = 13,208.13 × 2,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.32x = 39,135,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135,425.03/8,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.02

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