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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.22, 13,315.05 and 2,636.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.22, 13,315.05 and 2,636.76 is: 3,954.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.22 : 13,315.05 = 2,636.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.22/13,315.05 = 2,636.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.22x = 13,315.05 × 2,636.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.22x = 35,108,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108,591.24/8,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.46

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