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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.68, 13,298.96 and 2,625.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.68, 13,298.96 and 2,625.18 is: 3,938.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.68 : 13,298.96 = 2,625.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.68/13,298.96 = 2,625.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.68x = 13,298.96 × 2,625.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.68x = 34,912,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,912,097.32/8,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.34

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