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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.08, 13,205.50 and 2,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.08, 13,205.50 and 2,563.40 is: 3,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.08 : 13,205.50 = 2,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.08/13,205.50 = 2,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.08x = 13,205.50 × 2,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.08x = 33,850,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,850,978.70/8,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.48

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