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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,803.55, 13,203.96 and 2,562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,803.55, 13,203.96 and 2,562.29 is: 3,843.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,803.55 : 13,203.96 = 2,562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,803.55/13,203.96 = 2,562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,803.55x = 13,203.96 × 2,562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,803.55x = 33,832,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,832,374.67/8,803.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.04

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