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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,895.65, 13,338.95 and 2,970.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,895.65, 13,338.95 and 2,970.41 is: 4,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,895.65 : 13,338.95 = 2,970.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,895.65/13,338.95 = 2,970.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,895.65x = 13,338.95 × 2,970.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,895.65x = 39,622,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622,099.50/8,895.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.10

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