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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.35, 13,296.12 and 2,622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.35, 13,296.12 and 2,622.53 is: 3,934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.35 : 13,296.12 = 2,622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.35/13,296.12 = 2,622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.35x = 13,296.12 × 2,622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.35x = 34,869,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,869,456.96/8,862.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.56

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