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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.56, 13,214.34 and 2,967.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.56, 13,214.34 and 2,967.03 is: 4,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.56 : 13,214.34 = 2,967.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.56/13,214.34 = 2,967.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.56x = 13,214.34 × 2,967.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.56x = 39,207,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,207,343.21/8,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.55

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