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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.81, 13,214.72 and 2,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.81, 13,214.72 and 2,966.42 is: 4,449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.81 : 13,214.72 = 2,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.81/13,214.72 = 2,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.81x = 13,214.72 × 2,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.81x = 39,200,394.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,200,394.87/8,809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.63

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