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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.20, 13,318.91 and 2,956.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.20, 13,318.91 and 2,956.83 is: 4,434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.20 : 13,318.91 = 2,956.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.20/13,318.91 = 2,956.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.20x = 13,318.91 × 2,956.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.20x = 39,381,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,381,752.66/8,881.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.28

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