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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.64, 13,192.38 and 3,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.64, 13,192.38 and 3,605.68 is: 5,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.64 : 13,192.38 = 3,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.64/13,192.38 = 3,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.64x = 13,192.38 × 3,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.64x = 47,567,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,567,500.72/8,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.78

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