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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.82, 13,214.73 and 2,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.82, 13,214.73 and 2,965.94 is: 4,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.82 : 13,214.73 = 2,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.82/13,214.73 = 2,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.82x = 13,214.73 × 2,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.82x = 39,194,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,194,096.30/8,809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.91

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