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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.58, 13,211.68 and 2,963.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.58, 13,211.68 and 2,963.04 is: 4,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.58 : 13,211.68 = 2,963.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.58/13,211.68 = 2,963.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.58x = 13,211.68 × 2,963.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.58x = 39,146,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146,736.31/8,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.17

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