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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.90, 13,211.85 and 4,433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.90, 13,211.85 and 4,433.90 is: 6,650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.90 : 13,211.85 = 4,433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.90/13,211.85 = 4,433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.90x = 13,211.85 × 4,433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.90x = 58,580,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,580,021.72/8,807.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,650.85

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