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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.79, 13,330.20 and 2,964.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.79, 13,330.20 and 2,964.61 is: 4,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.79 : 13,330.20 = 2,964.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.79/13,330.20 = 2,964.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.79x = 13,330.20 × 2,964.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.79x = 39,518,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518,844.22/8,889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.42

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