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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.08, 13,196.89 and 4,120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.08, 13,196.89 and 4,120.13 is: 6,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.08 : 13,196.89 = 4,120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.08/13,196.89 = 4,120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.08x = 13,196.89 × 4,120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.08x = 54,372,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,372,940.54/8,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.88

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