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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.61, 13,199.76 and 4,122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.61, 13,199.76 and 4,122.36 is: 6,180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.61 : 13,199.76 = 4,122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.61/13,199.76 = 4,122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.61x = 13,199.76 × 4,122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.61x = 54,414,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414,162.63/8,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,180.19

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