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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.72, 13,301.40 and 2,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.72, 13,301.40 and 2,627.70 is: 3,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.72 : 13,301.40 = 2,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.72/13,301.40 = 2,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.72x = 13,301.40 × 2,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.72x = 34,952,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,952,088.78/8,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.50

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