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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.40, 13,198.80 and 3,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.40, 13,198.80 and 3,602.40 is: 5,401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.40 : 13,198.80 = 3,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.40/13,198.80 = 3,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.40x = 13,198.80 × 3,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.40x = 47,547,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,547,357.12/8,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.64

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