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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,874.99, 13,312.02 and 2,635.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,874.99, 13,312.02 and 2,635.05 is: 3,952.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,874.99 : 13,312.02 = 2,635.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,874.99/13,312.02 = 2,635.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,874.99x = 13,312.02 × 2,635.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,874.99x = 35,077,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,077,838.30/8,874.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.44

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