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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.33, 13,215.50 and 2,654.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.33, 13,215.50 and 2,654.33 is: 3,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.33 : 13,215.50 = 2,654.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.33/13,215.50 = 2,654.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.33x = 13,215.50 × 2,654.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.33x = 35,078,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078,298.12/8,810.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.50

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