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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.76, 13,215.03 and 2,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.76, 13,215.03 and 2,965.24 is: 4,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.76 : 13,215.03 = 2,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.76/13,215.03 = 2,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.76x = 13,215.03 × 2,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.76x = 39,185,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185,735.56/8,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.50

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