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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965.44, 13,449.84 and 2,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965.44, 13,449.84 and 2,808 is: 4,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965.44 : 13,449.84 = 2,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965.44/13,449.84 = 2,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965.44x = 13,449.84 × 2,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965.44x = 37,767,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,767,150.72/8,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.53

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