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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.66, 13,212.05 and 3,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.66, 13,212.05 and 3,614.54 is: 5,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.66 : 13,212.05 = 3,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.66/13,212.05 = 3,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.66x = 13,212.05 × 3,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.66x = 47,755,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,755,399.07/8,808.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.41

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