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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.27, 13,309.47 and 2,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.27, 13,309.47 and 2,631.42 is: 3,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.27 : 13,309.47 = 2,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.27/13,309.47 = 2,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.27x = 13,309.47 × 2,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.27x = 35,022,805.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022,805.55/8,871.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.89

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