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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.51, 13,210.58 and 3,185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.51, 13,210.58 and 3,185.59 is: 4,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.51 : 13,210.58 = 3,185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.51/13,210.58 = 3,185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.51x = 13,210.58 × 3,185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.51x = 42,083,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083,491.54/8,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.68

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