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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.08, 13,323.76 and 2,960.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.08, 13,323.76 and 2,960.01 is: 4,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.08 : 13,323.76 = 2,960.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.08/13,323.76 = 2,960.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.08x = 13,323.76 × 2,960.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.08x = 39,438,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438,455.44/8,884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.23

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