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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.08, 13,302.56 and 2,627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.08, 13,302.56 and 2,627.58 is: 3,941.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.08 : 13,302.56 = 2,627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.08/13,302.56 = 2,627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.08x = 13,302.56 × 2,627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.08x = 34,953,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,953,547.17/8,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.95

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