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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.78, 13,215 and 2,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.78, 13,215 and 2,967.44 is: 4,450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.78 : 13,215 = 2,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.78/13,215 = 2,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.78x = 13,215 × 2,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.78x = 39,214,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214,719.60/8,810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.77

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