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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,866.79, 13,302.14 and 2,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,866.79, 13,302.14 and 2,627.30 is: 3,941.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,866.79 : 13,302.14 = 2,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,866.79/13,302.14 = 2,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,866.79x = 13,302.14 × 2,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,866.79x = 34,948,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,948,632.77/8,866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.52

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