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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.40, 13,176.60 and 2,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.40, 13,176.60 and 2,628.40 is: 3,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.40 : 13,176.60 = 2,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.40/13,176.60 = 2,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.40x = 13,176.60 × 2,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.40x = 34,633,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633,375.44/8,784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.60

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