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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.31, 13,214.76 and 2,568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.31, 13,214.76 and 2,568.19 is: 3,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.31 : 13,214.76 = 2,568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.31/13,214.76 = 2,568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.31x = 13,214.76 × 2,568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.31x = 33,938,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938,014.48/8,808.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.95

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