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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.34, 13,201.39 and 2,560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.34, 13,201.39 and 2,560.42 is: 3,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.34 : 13,201.39 = 2,560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.34/13,201.39 = 2,560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.34x = 13,201.39 × 2,560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.34x = 33,801,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801,102.98/8,800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.89

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