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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.56, 13,301.78 and 2,627.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.56, 13,301.78 and 2,627.05 is: 3,941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.56 : 13,301.78 = 2,627.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.56/13,301.78 = 2,627.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.56x = 13,301.78 × 2,627.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.56x = 34,944,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,944,441.15/8,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.15

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