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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.60, 13,217.70 and 2,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.60, 13,217.70 and 2,967.80 is: 4,452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.60 : 13,217.70 = 2,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.60/13,217.70 = 2,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.60x = 13,217.70 × 2,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.60x = 39,227,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227,490.06/8,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.31

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