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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.87, 13,313.41 and 2,635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.87, 13,313.41 and 2,635.19 is: 3,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.87 : 13,313.41 = 2,635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.87/13,313.41 = 2,635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.87x = 13,313.41 × 2,635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.87x = 35,083,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,083,291.74/8,876.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.22

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