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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.47, 13,204.91 and 4,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.47, 13,204.91 and 4,057.49 is: 6,084.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.47 : 13,204.91 = 4,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.47/13,204.91 = 4,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.47x = 13,204.91 × 4,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.47x = 53,578,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,578,734.40/8,806.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.02

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