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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.59, 13,199.66 and 4,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.59, 13,199.66 and 4,122.32 is: 6,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.59 : 13,199.66 = 4,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.59/13,199.66 = 4,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.59x = 13,199.66 × 4,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.59x = 54,413,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413,222.41/8,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.10

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