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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.32, 13,209.48 and 4,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.32, 13,209.48 and 4,702.32 is: 7,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.32 : 13,209.48 = 4,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.32/13,209.48 = 4,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.32x = 13,209.48 × 4,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.32x = 62,115,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,115,201.99/8,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.48

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