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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.40, 13,204.53 and 2,562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.40, 13,204.53 and 2,562.96 is: 3,843.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.40 : 13,204.53 = 2,562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.40/13,204.53 = 2,562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.40x = 13,204.53 × 2,562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.40x = 33,842,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,842,682.21/8,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.84

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