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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824, 13,236.32 and 2,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824, 13,236.32 and 2,668 is: 4,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824 : 13,236.32 = 2,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824/13,236.32 = 2,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824x = 13,236.32 × 2,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824x = 35,314,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314,501.76/8,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.10

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