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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.84, 13,213.98 and 2,806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.84, 13,213.98 and 2,806.32 is: 4,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.84 : 13,213.98 = 2,806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.84/13,213.98 = 2,806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.84x = 13,213.98 × 2,806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.84x = 37,082,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,082,656.35/8,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.80

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