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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.80, 13,212.30 and 2,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.80, 13,212.30 and 2,803.40 is: 4,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.80 : 13,212.30 = 2,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.80/13,212.30 = 2,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.80x = 13,212.30 × 2,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.80x = 37,039,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039,361.82/8,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.29

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