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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.08, 13,228.62 and 4,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.08, 13,228.62 and 4,201 is: 6,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.08 : 13,228.62 = 4,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.08/13,228.62 = 4,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.08x = 13,228.62 × 4,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.08x = 55,573,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,573,432.62/8,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.50

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