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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.82, 13,213.04 and 2,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.82, 13,213.04 and 2,569.28 is: 3,852.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.82 : 13,213.04 = 2,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.82/13,213.04 = 2,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.82x = 13,213.04 × 2,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.82x = 33,947,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947,999.41/8,810.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.99

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