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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.51, 13,209.08 and 3,184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.51, 13,209.08 and 3,184.59 is: 4,777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.51 : 13,209.08 = 3,184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.51/13,209.08 = 3,184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.51x = 13,209.08 × 3,184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.51x = 42,065,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,065,504.08/8,805.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.18

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