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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.21, 13,301.27 and 2,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.21, 13,301.27 and 2,626.72 is: 3,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.21 : 13,301.27 = 2,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.21/13,301.27 = 2,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.21x = 13,301.27 × 2,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.21x = 34,938,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,938,632.29/8,866.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.65

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