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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.61, 13,207.11 and 3,540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.61, 13,207.11 and 3,540.15 is: 5,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.61 : 13,207.11 = 3,540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.61/13,207.11 = 3,540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.61x = 13,207.11 × 3,540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.61x = 46,755,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,755,150.47/8,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.30

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