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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.77, 13,323.78 and 2,641.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.77, 13,323.78 and 2,641.98 is: 3,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.77 : 13,323.78 = 2,641.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.77/13,323.78 = 2,641.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.77x = 13,323.78 × 2,641.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.77x = 35,201,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201,160.28/8,881.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.30

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