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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.84, 13,206.12 and 3,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.84, 13,206.12 and 3,605.50 is: 5,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.84 : 13,206.12 = 3,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.84/13,206.12 = 3,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.84x = 13,206.12 × 3,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.84x = 47,614,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614,665.66/8,800.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.24

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