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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.51, 13,211.79 and 2,962.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.51, 13,211.79 and 2,962.97 is: 4,445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.51 : 13,211.79 = 2,962.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.51/13,211.79 = 2,962.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.51x = 13,211.79 × 2,962.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.51x = 39,146,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146,137.42/8,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.14

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