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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862.54, 13,296.32 and 2,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862.54, 13,296.32 and 2,622.52 is: 3,934.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862.54 : 13,296.32 = 2,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862.54/13,296.32 = 2,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862.54x = 13,296.32 × 2,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862.54x = 34,869,865.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,869,865.13/8,862.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.52

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