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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.18, 13,202.10 and 3,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.18, 13,202.10 and 3,179.27 is: 4,768.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.18 : 13,202.10 = 3,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.18/13,202.10 = 3,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.18x = 13,202.10 × 3,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.18x = 41,973,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,973,073.47/8,802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,768.49

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