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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804, 13,199.12 and 4,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804, 13,199.12 and 4,638.56 is: 6,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804 : 13,199.12 = 4,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804/13,199.12 = 4,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804x = 13,199.12 × 4,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804x = 61,224,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,224,910.07/8,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,954.22

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