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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,814.25, 13,220.07 and 2,572.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,814.25, 13,220.07 and 2,572.59 is: 3,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,814.25 : 13,220.07 = 2,572.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,814.25/13,220.07 = 2,572.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,814.25x = 13,220.07 × 2,572.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,814.25x = 34,009,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009,819.88/8,814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.50

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