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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,881.90, 13,325.52 and 2,642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,881.90, 13,325.52 and 2,642.14 is: 3,964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,881.90 : 13,325.52 = 2,642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,881.90/13,325.52 = 2,642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,881.90x = 13,325.52 × 2,642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,881.90x = 35,207,889.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207,889.41/8,881.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.00

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