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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.08, 13,214.49 and 3,540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.08, 13,214.49 and 3,540.10 is: 5,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.08 : 13,214.49 = 3,540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.08/13,214.49 = 3,540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.08x = 13,214.49 × 3,540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.08x = 46,780,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,780,598.35/8,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.31

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