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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,878.77, 13,320.24 and 2,638.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,878.77, 13,320.24 and 2,638.83 is: 3,958.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,878.77 : 13,320.24 = 2,638.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,878.77/13,320.24 = 2,638.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,878.77x = 13,320.24 × 2,638.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,878.77x = 35,149,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,848.92/8,878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.86

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