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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.40, 13,202.10 and 4,639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.40, 13,202.10 and 4,639.80 is: 6,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.40 : 13,202.10 = 4,639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.40/13,202.10 = 4,639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.40x = 13,202.10 × 4,639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.40x = 61,255,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,103.58/8,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.70

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