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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.68, 13,212.07 and 2,566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.68, 13,212.07 and 2,566.81 is: 3,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.68 : 13,212.07 = 2,566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.68/13,212.07 = 2,566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.68x = 13,212.07 × 2,566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.68x = 33,912,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912,873.40/8,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.81

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