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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.10, 13,205.40 and 5,097.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.10, 13,205.40 and 5,097.70 is: 7,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.10 : 13,205.40 = 5,097.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.10/13,205.40 = 5,097.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.10x = 13,205.40 × 5,097.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.10x = 67,317,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,317,167.58/8,802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,647.85

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