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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.53, 13,203.74 and 3,537.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.53, 13,203.74 and 3,537.98 is: 5,305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.53 : 13,203.74 = 3,537.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.53/13,203.74 = 3,537.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.53x = 13,203.74 × 3,537.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.53x = 46,714,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,714,560.39/8,804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,305.74

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