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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.05, 13,210.36 and 2,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.05, 13,210.36 and 2,565.27 is: 3,848.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.05 : 13,210.36 = 2,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.05/13,210.36 = 2,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.05x = 13,210.36 × 2,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.05x = 33,888,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,888,133.78/8,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.28

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