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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.94, 13,313.76 and 2,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.94, 13,313.76 and 2,953.92 is: 4,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.94 : 13,313.76 = 2,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.94/13,313.76 = 2,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.94x = 13,313.76 × 2,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.94x = 39,327,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,327,781.94/8,876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.33

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