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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.60, 13,213.56 and 2,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.60, 13,213.56 and 2,966 is: 4,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.60 : 13,213.56 = 2,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.60/13,213.56 = 2,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.60x = 13,213.56 × 2,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.60x = 39,191,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191,418.96/8,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.21

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