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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.03, 13,204.95 and 3,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.03, 13,204.95 and 3,608.50 is: 5,412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.03 : 13,204.95 = 3,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.03/13,204.95 = 3,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.03x = 13,204.95 × 3,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.03x = 47,650,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,650,062.08/8,803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.92

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