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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.92, 13,211.52 and 2,885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.92, 13,211.52 and 2,885.34 is: 4,326.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.92 : 13,211.52 = 2,885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.92/13,211.52 = 2,885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.92x = 13,211.52 × 2,885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.92x = 38,119,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,727.12/8,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.91

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