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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.70, 13,212.69 and 2,882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.70, 13,212.69 and 2,882.55 is: 4,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.70 : 13,212.69 = 2,882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.70/13,212.69 = 2,882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.70x = 13,212.69 × 2,882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.70x = 38,086,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086,239.56/8,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.20

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