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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.78, 13,215.06 and 2,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.78, 13,215.06 and 2,965.44 is: 4,448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.78 : 13,215.06 = 2,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.78/13,215.06 = 2,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.78x = 13,215.06 × 2,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.78x = 39,188,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188,467.53/8,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.80

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