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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.08, 13,327.64 and 2,962.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.08, 13,327.64 and 2,962.86 is: 4,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.08 : 13,327.64 = 2,962.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.08/13,327.64 = 2,962.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.08x = 13,327.64 × 2,962.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.08x = 39,487,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,487,916.64/8,888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.80

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