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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.03, 13,204.49 and 3,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.03, 13,204.49 and 3,538.48 is: 5,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.03 : 13,204.49 = 3,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.03/13,204.49 = 3,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.03x = 13,204.49 × 3,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.03x = 46,723,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,723,823.78/8,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.49

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