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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.06, 13,208.27 and 2,565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.06, 13,208.27 and 2,565.18 is: 3,847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.06 : 13,208.27 = 2,565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.06/13,208.27 = 2,565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.06x = 13,208.27 × 2,565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.06x = 33,881,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,881,577.21/8,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.97

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