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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.58, 13,204.68 and 2,563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.58, 13,204.68 and 2,563.26 is: 3,844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.58 : 13,204.68 = 2,563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.58/13,204.68 = 2,563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.58x = 13,204.68 × 2,563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.58x = 33,847,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,847,028.06/8,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.25

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