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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,799.48, 13,201.92 and 3,605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,799.48, 13,201.92 and 3,605.76 is: 5,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,799.48 : 13,201.92 = 3,605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,799.48/13,201.92 = 3,605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,799.48x = 13,201.92 × 3,605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,799.48x = 47,602,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,955.06/8,799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.75

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