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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.53, 13,205.70 and 3,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.53, 13,205.70 and 3,609 is: 5,413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.53 : 13,205.70 = 3,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.53/13,205.70 = 3,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.53x = 13,205.70 × 3,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.53x = 47,659,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,371.30/8,803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,413.67

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