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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.71, 13,209.23 and 2,564.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.71, 13,209.23 and 2,564.78 is: 3,847.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.71 : 13,209.23 = 2,564.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.71/13,209.23 = 2,564.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.71x = 13,209.23 × 2,564.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.71x = 33,878,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,878,702.87/8,804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.79

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