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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,957.07, 13,435.59 and 2,801.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,957.07, 13,435.59 and 2,801.07 is: 4,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,957.07 : 13,435.59 = 2,801.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,957.07/13,435.59 = 2,801.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,957.07x = 13,435.59 × 2,801.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,957.07x = 37,634,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,634,028.08/8,957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.60

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