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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.48, 13,206.96 and 2,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.48, 13,206.96 and 2,961.72 is: 4,441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.48 : 13,206.96 = 2,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.48/13,206.96 = 2,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.48x = 13,206.96 × 2,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.48x = 39,115,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115,317.57/8,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.65

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