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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.58, 13,213.32 and 2,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.58, 13,213.32 and 2,964 is: 4,446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.58 : 13,213.32 = 2,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.58/13,213.32 = 2,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.58x = 13,213.32 × 2,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.58x = 39,164,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,164,280.48/8,807.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.66

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