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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.13, 13,295.14 and 2,623.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.13, 13,295.14 and 2,623.92 is: 3,934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.13 : 13,295.14 = 2,623.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.13/13,295.14 = 2,623.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.13x = 13,295.14 × 2,623.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.13x = 34,885,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,885,383.75/8,866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.68

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