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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.35, 13,303.89 and 2,627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.35, 13,303.89 and 2,627.71 is: 3,941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.35 : 13,303.89 = 2,627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.35/13,303.89 = 2,627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.35x = 13,303.89 × 2,627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.35x = 34,958,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,958,731.53/8,868.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.96

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