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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,820.95, 13,233.33 and 2,581.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,820.95, 13,233.33 and 2,581.47 is: 3,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,820.95 : 13,233.33 = 2,581.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,820.95/13,233.33 = 2,581.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,820.95x = 13,233.33 × 2,581.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,820.95x = 34,161,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161,444.40/8,820.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.76

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