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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.62, 13,297.32 and 2,624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.62, 13,297.32 and 2,624.38 is: 3,936.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.62 : 13,297.32 = 2,624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.62/13,297.32 = 2,624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.62x = 13,297.32 × 2,624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.62x = 34,897,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,897,220.66/8,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.69

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