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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.25, 13,326.41 and 2,962.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.25, 13,326.41 and 2,962.05 is: 4,441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.25 : 13,326.41 = 2,962.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.25/13,326.41 = 2,962.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.25x = 13,326.41 × 2,962.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.25x = 39,473,492.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,473,492.74/8,887.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.59

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