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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.72, 13,220.25 and 2,895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.72, 13,220.25 and 2,895.05 is: 4,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.72 : 13,220.25 = 2,895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.72/13,220.25 = 2,895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.72x = 13,220.25 × 2,895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.72x = 38,273,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,273,218.66/8,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.51

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