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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.35, 13,211.91 and 2,568.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.35, 13,211.91 and 2,568.11 is: 3,851.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.35 : 13,211.91 = 2,568.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.35/13,211.91 = 2,568.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.35x = 13,211.91 × 2,568.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.35x = 33,929,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929,572.13/8,808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.98

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