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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801, 13,201.50 and 2,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801, 13,201.50 and 2,645 is: 3,967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801 : 13,201.50 = 2,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801/13,201.50 = 2,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801x = 13,201.50 × 2,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801x = 34,917,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,917,967.50/8,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.50

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