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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.48, 13,220.40 and 2,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.48, 13,220.40 and 2,969.20 is: 4,454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.48 : 13,220.40 = 2,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.48/13,220.40 = 2,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.48x = 13,220.40 × 2,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.48x = 39,254,011.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,254,011.68/8,812.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.37

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