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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.60, 13,209.90 and 2,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.60, 13,209.90 and 2,649.80 is: 3,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.60 : 13,209.90 = 2,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.60/13,209.90 = 2,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.60x = 13,209.90 × 2,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.60x = 35,003,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003,593.02/8,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.70

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