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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.45, 13,204.82 and 2,877.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.45, 13,204.82 and 2,877.27 is: 4,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.45 : 13,204.82 = 2,877.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.45/13,204.82 = 2,877.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.45x = 13,204.82 × 2,877.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.45x = 37,993,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993,790.12/8,802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.27

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