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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.28, 13,204.56 and 3,606.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.28, 13,204.56 and 3,606.92 is: 5,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.28 : 13,204.56 = 3,606.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.28/13,204.56 = 3,606.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.28x = 13,204.56 × 3,606.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.28x = 47,627,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627,791.56/8,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.85

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