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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.27, 13,208.31 and 3,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.27, 13,208.31 and 3,607.50 is: 5,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.27 : 13,208.31 = 3,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.27/13,208.31 = 3,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.27x = 13,208.31 × 3,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.27x = 47,648,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,648,978.33/8,805.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.42

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