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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,801.96, 13,202.08 and 3,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,801.96, 13,202.08 and 3,607.44 is: 5,410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,801.96 : 13,202.08 = 3,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,801.96/13,202.08 = 3,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,801.96x = 13,202.08 × 3,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,801.96x = 47,625,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,625,711.48/8,801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.81

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