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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,802.95, 13,204.69 and 2,563.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,802.95, 13,204.69 and 2,563.65 is: 3,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,802.95 : 13,204.69 = 2,563.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,802.95/13,204.69 = 2,563.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,802.95x = 13,204.69 × 2,563.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,802.95x = 33,852,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,852,197.11/8,802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.55

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