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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.40, 13,209.60 and 4,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.40, 13,209.60 and 4,644.80 is: 6,967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.40 : 13,209.60 = 4,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.40/13,209.60 = 4,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.40x = 13,209.60 × 4,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.40x = 61,355,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355,950.08/8,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,967.20

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