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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,864.90, 13,293.26 and 2,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,864.90, 13,293.26 and 2,622.68 is: 3,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,864.90 : 13,293.26 = 2,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,864.90/13,293.26 = 2,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,864.90x = 13,293.26 × 2,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,864.90x = 34,863,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863,887.56/8,864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.80

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