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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.95, 13,325.95 and 2,961.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.95, 13,325.95 and 2,961.73 is: 4,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.95 : 13,325.95 = 2,961.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.95/13,325.95 = 2,961.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.95x = 13,325.95 × 2,961.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.95x = 39,467,865.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,467,865.89/8,886.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.10

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