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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873.99, 13,310.52 and 2,634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873.99, 13,310.52 and 2,634.05 is: 3,950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873.99 : 13,310.52 = 2,634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873.99/13,310.52 = 2,634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873.99x = 13,310.52 × 2,634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873.99x = 35,060,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060,575.21/8,873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.94

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