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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,872.20, 13,307.02 and 2,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,872.20, 13,307.02 and 2,631.96 is: 3,947.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.20 : 13,307.02 = 2,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.20/13,307.02 = 2,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.20x = 13,307.02 × 2,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.20x = 35,023,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,023,537.78/8,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.56

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