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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.09, 13,301.08 and 2,626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.09, 13,301.08 and 2,626.59 is: 3,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.09 : 13,301.08 = 2,626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.09/13,301.08 = 2,626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.09x = 13,301.08 × 2,626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.09x = 34,936,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936,477.15/8,866.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.46

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