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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.32, 13,266.16 and 2,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.32, 13,266.16 and 2,688.80 is: 4,033.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.32 : 13,266.16 = 2,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.32/13,266.16 = 2,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.32x = 13,266.16 × 2,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.32x = 35,670,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,670,051.01/8,844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.10

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