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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.24, 13,239.60 and 2,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.24, 13,239.60 and 2,670.24 is: 4,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.24 : 13,239.60 = 2,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.24/13,239.60 = 2,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.24x = 13,239.60 × 2,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.24x = 35,352,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352,909.50/8,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.43

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