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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.50, 13,312.44 and 2,635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.50, 13,312.44 and 2,635.04 is: 3,951.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.50 : 13,312.44 = 2,635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.50/13,312.44 = 2,635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.50x = 13,312.44 × 2,635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.50x = 35,078,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078,805.31/8,876.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.88

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