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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.85, 13,306.14 and 2,629.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.85, 13,306.14 and 2,629.21 is: 3,944.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.85 : 13,306.14 = 2,629.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.85/13,306.14 = 2,629.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.85x = 13,306.14 × 2,629.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.85x = 34,984,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,984,603.08/8,869.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.21

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