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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.41, 13,199.92 and 3,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.41, 13,199.92 and 3,801.44 is: 5,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.41 : 13,199.92 = 3,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.41/13,199.92 = 3,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.41x = 13,199.92 × 3,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.41x = 50,178,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178,703.88/8,804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.27

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