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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.46, 13,205.28 and 3,260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.46, 13,205.28 and 3,260.46 is: 4,890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.46 : 13,205.28 = 3,260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.46/13,205.28 = 3,260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.46x = 13,205.28 × 3,260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.46x = 43,055,287.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,055,287.23/8,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.17

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