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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.60, 13,210.56 and 2,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.60, 13,210.56 and 2,964 is: 4,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.60 : 13,210.56 = 2,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.60/13,210.56 = 2,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.60x = 13,210.56 × 2,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.60x = 39,156,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156,099.84/8,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.21

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