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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.44, 13,304.59 and 2,947.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.44, 13,304.59 and 2,947.13 is: 4,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.44 : 13,304.59 = 2,947.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.44/13,304.59 = 2,947.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.44x = 13,304.59 × 2,947.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.44x = 39,210,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210,419.60/8,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.35

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