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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.36, 13,204.24 and 2,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.36, 13,204.24 and 2,562.71 is: 3,843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.36 : 13,204.24 = 2,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.36/13,204.24 = 2,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.36x = 13,204.24 × 2,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.36x = 33,838,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,838,565.46/8,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.39

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