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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.05, 13,197.06 and 3,872.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.05, 13,197.06 and 3,872.77 is: 5,805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.05 : 13,197.06 = 3,872.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.05/13,197.06 = 3,872.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.05x = 13,197.06 × 3,872.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.05x = 51,109,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,109,145.06/8,804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.19

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