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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.28, 13,299.21 and 2,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.28, 13,299.21 and 2,624.28 is: 3,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.28 : 13,299.21 = 2,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.28/13,299.21 = 2,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.28x = 13,299.21 × 2,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.28x = 34,900,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,900,850.82/8,864.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.25

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