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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.80, 13,203.80 and 2,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.80, 13,203.80 and 2,562.72 is: 3,843.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.80 : 13,203.80 = 2,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.80/13,203.80 = 2,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.80x = 13,203.80 × 2,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.80x = 33,837,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,642.34/8,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.09

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