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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.49, 13,301.28 and 2,627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.49, 13,301.28 and 2,627.64 is: 3,941.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.49 : 13,301.28 = 2,627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.49/13,301.28 = 2,627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.49x = 13,301.28 × 2,627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.49x = 34,950,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,950,975.38/8,867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.47

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