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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,865.68, 13,300.46 and 2,626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,865.68, 13,300.46 and 2,626.18 is: 3,939.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,865.68 : 13,300.46 = 2,626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,865.68/13,300.46 = 2,626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,865.68x = 13,300.46 × 2,626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,865.68x = 34,929,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,929,402.04/8,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.84

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