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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.36, 13,080.53 and 2,564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.36, 13,080.53 and 2,564.36 is: 3,846.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.36 : 13,080.53 = 2,564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.36/13,080.53 = 2,564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.36x = 13,080.53 × 2,564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.36x = 33,543,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543,128.92/8,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.53

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