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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.35, 13,205.68 and 2,562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.35, 13,205.68 and 2,562.41 is: 3,844.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.35 : 13,205.68 = 2,562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.35/13,205.68 = 2,562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.35x = 13,205.68 × 2,562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.35x = 33,838,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,838,353.68/8,802.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.24

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