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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.48, 13,206.64 and 2,878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.48, 13,206.64 and 2,878.64 is: 4,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.48 : 13,206.64 = 2,878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.48/13,206.64 = 2,878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.48x = 13,206.64 × 2,878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.48x = 38,017,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,162.17/8,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.42

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