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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.39, 13,292.51 and 2,622.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.39, 13,292.51 and 2,622.17 is: 3,932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.39 : 13,292.51 = 2,622.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.39/13,292.51 = 2,622.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.39x = 13,292.51 × 2,622.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.39x = 34,855,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,855,241.07/8,864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.05

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