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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.04, 13,314.52 and 2,635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.04, 13,314.52 and 2,635.56 is: 3,953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.04 : 13,314.52 = 2,635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.04/13,314.52 = 2,635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.04x = 13,314.52 × 2,635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.04x = 35,091,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,091,216.33/8,875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.92

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