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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.22, 13,300.74 and 2,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.22, 13,300.74 and 2,627.28 is: 3,940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.22 : 13,300.74 = 2,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.22/13,300.74 = 2,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.22x = 13,300.74 × 2,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.22x = 34,944,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,944,768.19/8,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.89

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