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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.56, 13,197.81 and 3,873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.56, 13,197.81 and 3,873.28 is: 5,805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.56 : 13,197.81 = 3,873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.56/13,197.81 = 3,873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.56x = 13,197.81 × 3,873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.56x = 51,118,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,118,813.52/8,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.95

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