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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.80, 13,214.61 and 2,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.80, 13,214.61 and 2,966.37 is: 4,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.80 : 13,214.61 = 2,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.80/13,214.61 = 2,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.80x = 13,214.61 × 2,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.80x = 39,199,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199,422.67/8,809.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.52

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