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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,885.95, 13,324.45 and 2,960.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,885.95, 13,324.45 and 2,960.73 is: 4,439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,885.95 : 13,324.45 = 2,960.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,885.95/13,324.45 = 2,960.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,885.95x = 13,324.45 × 2,960.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,885.95x = 39,450,141.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450,141.41/8,885.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.61

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