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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.04, 13,324.60 and 2,960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.04, 13,324.60 and 2,960.84 is: 4,439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.04 : 13,324.60 = 2,960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.04/13,324.60 = 2,960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.04x = 13,324.60 × 2,960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.04x = 39,451,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,451,993.86/8,886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.77

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