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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.07, 13,309.47 and 2,635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.07, 13,309.47 and 2,635.22 is: 3,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.07 : 13,309.47 = 2,635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.07/13,309.47 = 2,635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.07x = 13,309.47 × 2,635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.07x = 35,073,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073,414.81/8,876.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.46

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