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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,720.67, 13,081.00 and 2,564.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,720.67, 13,081.00 and 2,564.67 is: 3,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,720.67 : 13,081.00 = 2,564.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,720.67/13,081.00 = 2,564.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,720.67x = 13,081.00 × 2,564.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,720.67x = 33,548,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,548,421.98/8,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.00

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