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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.52, 13,194.44 and 4,118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.52, 13,194.44 and 4,118.58 is: 6,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.52 : 13,194.44 = 4,118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.52/13,194.44 = 4,118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.52x = 13,194.44 × 4,118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.52x = 54,342,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342,356.70/8,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.50

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