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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.57, 13,216.08 and 2,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.57, 13,216.08 and 2,569.90 is: 3,854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.57 : 13,216.08 = 2,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.57/13,216.08 = 2,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.57x = 13,216.08 × 2,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.57x = 33,964,003.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,964,003.99/8,811.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.48

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