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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.16, 13,268.16 and 2,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.16, 13,268.16 and 2,688 is: 4,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.16 : 13,268.16 = 2,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.16/13,268.16 = 2,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.16x = 13,268.16 × 2,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.16x = 35,664,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,664,814.08/8,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.58

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