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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.34, 13,196.28 and 4,120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.34, 13,196.28 and 4,120.08 is: 6,176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.34 : 13,196.28 = 4,120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.34/13,196.28 = 4,120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.34x = 13,196.28 × 4,120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.34x = 54,369,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,369,729.30/8,802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,176.74

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