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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.03, 13,302.48 and 2,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.03, 13,302.48 and 2,627.53 is: 3,941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.03 : 13,302.48 = 2,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.03/13,302.48 = 2,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.03x = 13,302.48 × 2,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.03x = 34,952,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,952,691.76/8,867.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.87

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