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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,818.57, 13,225.87 and 2,577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,818.57, 13,225.87 and 2,577.07 is: 3,865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,818.57 : 13,225.87 = 2,577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,818.57/13,225.87 = 2,577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,818.57x = 13,225.87 × 2,577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,818.57x = 34,083,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083,992.80/8,818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.02

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