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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.05, 13,322.23 and 2,555.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.05, 13,322.23 and 2,555.67 is: 3,833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.05 : 13,322.23 = 2,555.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.05/13,322.23 = 2,555.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.05x = 13,322.23 × 2,555.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.05x = 34,047,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,047,223.54/8,881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.69

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