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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.80, 13,208.70 and 2,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.80, 13,208.70 and 2,649.80 is: 3,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.80 : 13,208.70 = 2,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.80/13,208.70 = 2,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.80x = 13,208.70 × 2,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.80x = 35,000,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,413.26/8,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.70

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