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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.80, 13,213.87 and 3,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.80, 13,213.87 and 3,469.58 is: 5,202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.80 : 13,213.87 = 3,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.80/13,213.87 = 3,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.80x = 13,213.87 × 3,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.80x = 45,846,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,846,553.88/8,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.27

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