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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.06, 13,213.39 and 3,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.06, 13,213.39 and 3,875.08 is: 5,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.06 : 13,213.39 = 3,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.06/13,213.39 = 3,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.06x = 13,213.39 × 3,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.06x = 51,202,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,202,943.32/8,806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.51

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