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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,958.07, 13,437.09 and 2,802.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,958.07, 13,437.09 and 2,802.07 is: 4,203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,958.07 : 13,437.09 = 2,802.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,958.07/13,437.09 = 2,802.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,958.07x = 13,437.09 × 2,802.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,958.07x = 37,651,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,651,666.78/8,958.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.10

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