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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.44, 13,205.28 and 2,647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.44, 13,205.28 and 2,647.44 is: 3,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.44 : 13,205.28 = 2,647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.44/13,205.28 = 2,647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.44x = 13,205.28 × 2,647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.44x = 34,960,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,960,186.48/8,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.20

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