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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.50, 13,209.58 and 4,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.50, 13,209.58 and 4,127.70 is: 6,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.50 : 13,209.58 = 4,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.50/13,209.58 = 4,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.50x = 13,209.58 × 4,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.50x = 54,525,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525,183.37/8,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.06

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