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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.66, 13,195.22 and 4,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.66, 13,195.22 and 4,119.36 is: 6,175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.66 : 13,195.22 = 4,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.66/13,195.22 = 4,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.66x = 13,195.22 × 4,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.66x = 54,355,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,355,840.86/8,801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.64

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