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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,824.40, 13,233.72 and 2,666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,824.40, 13,233.72 and 2,666.96 is: 3,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,824.40 : 13,233.72 = 2,666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,824.40/13,233.72 = 2,666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,824.40x = 13,233.72 × 2,666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,824.40x = 35,293,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293,801.89/8,824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.57

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