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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.41, 13,205.95 and 2,564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.41, 13,205.95 and 2,564.47 is: 3,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.41 : 13,205.95 = 2,564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.41/13,205.95 = 2,564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.41x = 13,205.95 × 2,564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.41x = 33,866,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,866,262.60/8,804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.51

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