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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.01, 13,204.46 and 2,878.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.01, 13,204.46 and 2,878.17 is: 4,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.01 : 13,204.46 = 2,878.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.01/13,204.46 = 2,878.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.01x = 13,204.46 × 2,878.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.01x = 38,004,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,004,680.64/8,801.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.22

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