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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.55, 13,208.22 and 2,879.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.55, 13,208.22 and 2,879.49 is: 4,319.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.55 : 13,208.22 = 2,879.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.55/13,208.22 = 2,879.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.55x = 13,208.22 × 2,879.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.55x = 38,032,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,032,937.41/8,804.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.69

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