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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.90, 13,205.85 and 4,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.90, 13,205.85 and 4,642.30 is: 6,963.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.90 : 13,205.85 = 4,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.90/13,205.85 = 4,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.90x = 13,205.85 × 4,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.90x = 61,305,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,305,517.46/8,803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.45

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