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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.21, 13,208.48 and 2,564.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.21, 13,208.48 and 2,564.28 is: 3,847.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.21 : 13,208.48 = 2,564.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.21/13,208.48 = 2,564.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.21x = 13,208.48 × 2,564.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.21x = 33,870,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870,175.05/8,804.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.04

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