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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.27, 13,203.81 and 3,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.27, 13,203.81 and 3,604.50 is: 5,406.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.27 : 13,203.81 = 3,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.27/13,203.81 = 3,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.27x = 13,203.81 × 3,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.27x = 47,593,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,593,133.15/8,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.92

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