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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.44, 13,230.68 and 2,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.44, 13,230.68 and 2,977.08 is: 4,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.44 : 13,230.68 = 2,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.44/13,230.68 = 2,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.44x = 13,230.68 × 2,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.44x = 39,388,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388,792.81/8,820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.63

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