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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804, 13,207.08 and 2,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804, 13,207.08 and 2,648 is: 3,972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804 : 13,207.08 = 2,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804/13,207.08 = 2,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804x = 13,207.08 × 2,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804x = 34,972,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972,347.84/8,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.32

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