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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.07, 13,240.92 and 2,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.07, 13,240.92 and 2,586.28 is: 3,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.07 : 13,240.92 = 2,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.07/13,240.92 = 2,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.07x = 13,240.92 × 2,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.07x = 34,244,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244,713.65/8,826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.95

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