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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.32, 13,216.41 and 2,970.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.32, 13,216.41 and 2,970.03 is: 4,455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.32 : 13,216.41 = 2,970.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.32/13,216.41 = 2,970.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.32x = 13,216.41 × 2,970.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.32x = 39,253,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,134.19/8,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.86

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