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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.63, 13,204.50 and 4,366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.63, 13,204.50 and 4,366.82 is: 6,546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.63 : 13,204.50 = 4,366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.63/13,204.50 = 4,366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.63x = 13,204.50 × 4,366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.63x = 57,661,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,661,674.69/8,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.79

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