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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.26, 13,249.92 and 2,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.26, 13,249.92 and 2,677.26 is: 4,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.26 : 13,249.92 = 2,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.26/13,249.92 = 2,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.26x = 13,249.92 × 2,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.26x = 35,473,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473,480.82/8,833.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.90

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