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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.15, 13,210.64 and 2,651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.15, 13,210.64 and 2,651.15 is: 3,976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.15 : 13,210.64 = 2,651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.15/13,210.64 = 2,651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.15x = 13,210.64 × 2,651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.15x = 35,023,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023,417.95/8,807.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.70

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