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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.63, 13,296.90 and 2,624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.63, 13,296.90 and 2,624.67 is: 3,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.63 : 13,296.90 = 2,624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.63/13,296.90 = 2,624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.63x = 13,296.90 × 2,624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.63x = 34,899,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,899,974.52/8,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.99

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