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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.68, 13,213.02 and 2,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.68, 13,213.02 and 2,965.30 is: 4,447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.68 : 13,213.02 = 2,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.68/13,213.02 = 2,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.68x = 13,213.02 × 2,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.68x = 39,180,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,568.21/8,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.95

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