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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.37, 13,266.56 and 2,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.37, 13,266.56 and 2,519.80 is: 3,779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.37 : 13,266.56 = 2,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.37/13,266.56 = 2,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.37x = 13,266.56 × 2,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.37x = 33,429,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429,032.12/8,845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.27

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