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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.49, 13,205.41 and 4,359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.49, 13,205.41 and 4,359.01 is: 6,536.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.49 : 13,205.41 = 4,359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.49/13,205.41 = 4,359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.49x = 13,205.41 × 4,359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.49x = 57,562,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,562,514.24/8,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.37

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