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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804, 13,207.18 and 4,123.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804, 13,207.18 and 4,123.38 is: 6,185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804 : 13,207.18 = 4,123.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804/13,207.18 = 4,123.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804x = 13,207.18 × 4,123.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804x = 54,458,221.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,458,221.87/8,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.62

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