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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.28, 13,209.82 and 3,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.28, 13,209.82 and 3,608.50 is: 5,412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.28 : 13,209.82 = 3,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.28/13,209.82 = 3,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.28x = 13,209.82 × 3,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.28x = 47,667,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,667,635.47/8,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.91

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