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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.82, 13,325.67 and 2,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.82, 13,325.67 and 2,961.16 is: 4,441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.82 : 13,325.67 = 2,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.82/13,325.67 = 2,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.82x = 13,325.67 × 2,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.82x = 39,459,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,459,440.98/8,883.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.72

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