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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.30, 13,213.86 and 2,965.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.30, 13,213.86 and 2,965.87 is: 4,448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.30 : 13,213.86 = 2,965.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.30/13,213.86 = 2,965.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.30x = 13,213.86 × 2,965.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.30x = 39,190,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190,590.96/8,809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.77

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