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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.58, 13,311.06 and 2,633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.58, 13,311.06 and 2,633.93 is: 3,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.58 : 13,311.06 = 2,633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.58/13,311.06 = 2,633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.58x = 13,311.06 × 2,633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.58x = 35,060,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060,333.71/8,875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.20

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