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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.89, 13,310.34 and 2,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.89, 13,310.34 and 2,950.60 is: 4,424.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.89 : 13,310.34 = 2,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.89/13,310.34 = 2,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.89x = 13,310.34 × 2,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.89x = 39,273,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273,489.20/8,876.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.24

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