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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888.47, 13,333.30 and 2,563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888.47, 13,333.30 and 2,563.52 is: 3,845.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888.47 : 13,333.30 = 2,563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888.47/13,333.30 = 2,563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888.47x = 13,333.30 × 2,563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888.47x = 34,180,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,180,108.14/8,888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.44

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