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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.09, 13,205.30 and 2,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.09, 13,205.30 and 2,562.16 is: 3,843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.09 : 13,205.30 = 2,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.09/13,205.30 = 2,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.09x = 13,205.30 × 2,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.09x = 33,834,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,834,091.45/8,802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.87

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