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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.41, 13,202.24 and 2,879.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.41, 13,202.24 and 2,879.25 is: 4,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.41 : 13,202.24 = 2,879.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.41/13,202.24 = 2,879.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.41x = 13,202.24 × 2,879.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.41x = 38,012,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012,545.92/8,802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.42

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