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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.49, 13,211.78 and 2,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.49, 13,211.78 and 2,567.16 is: 3,851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.49 : 13,211.78 = 2,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.49/13,211.78 = 2,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.49x = 13,211.78 × 2,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.49x = 33,916,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916,740.31/8,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.34

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