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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.60, 13,194.67 and 4,118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.60, 13,194.67 and 4,118.66 is: 6,173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.60 : 13,194.67 = 4,118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.60/13,194.67 = 4,118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.60x = 13,194.67 × 4,118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.60x = 54,344,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344,370.61/8,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.67

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