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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.40, 13,211.40 and 3,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.40, 13,211.40 and 3,610.80 is: 5,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.40 : 13,211.40 = 3,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.40/13,211.40 = 3,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.40x = 13,211.40 × 3,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.40x = 47,703,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,703,723.12/8,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,418.17

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