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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.39, 13,301.53 and 2,626.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.39, 13,301.53 and 2,626.89 is: 3,940.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.39 : 13,301.53 = 2,626.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.39/13,301.53 = 2,626.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.39x = 13,301.53 × 2,626.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.39x = 34,941,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,941,616.32/8,866.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.91

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