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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.46, 13,338.67 and 2,970.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.46, 13,338.67 and 2,970.22 is: 4,453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.46 : 13,338.67 = 2,970.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.46/13,338.67 = 2,970.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.46x = 13,338.67 × 2,970.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.46x = 39,618,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618,765.86/8,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.82

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