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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.79, 13,211.90 and 3,260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.79, 13,211.90 and 3,260.18 is: 4,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.79 : 13,211.90 = 3,260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.79/13,211.90 = 3,260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.79x = 13,211.90 × 3,260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.79x = 43,073,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073,106.08/8,806.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.90

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