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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,868.46, 13,304.64 and 2,628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,868.46, 13,304.64 and 2,628.97 is: 3,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,868.46 : 13,304.64 = 2,628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,868.46/13,304.64 = 2,628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,868.46x = 13,304.64 × 2,628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,868.46x = 34,977,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,977,432.90/8,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.03

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