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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.53, 13,302.66 and 2,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.53, 13,302.66 and 2,628.50 is: 3,943.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.53 : 13,302.66 = 2,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.53/13,302.66 = 2,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.53x = 13,302.66 × 2,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.53x = 34,966,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,966,037.80/8,867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.16

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