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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.08, 13,309.97 and 2,633.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.08, 13,309.97 and 2,633.97 is: 3,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.08 : 13,309.97 = 2,633.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.08/13,309.97 = 2,633.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.08x = 13,309.97 × 2,633.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.08x = 35,058,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,058,038.37/8,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.61

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