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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.72, 13,241.90 and 2,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.72, 13,241.90 and 2,586.94 is: 3,880.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.72 : 13,241.90 = 2,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.72/13,241.90 = 2,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.72x = 13,241.90 × 2,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.72x = 34,256,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,256,000.79/8,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.94

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