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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.41, 13,323.62 and 2,642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.41, 13,323.62 and 2,642.51 is: 3,963.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.41 : 13,323.62 = 2,642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.41/13,323.62 = 2,642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.41x = 13,323.62 × 2,642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.41x = 35,207,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,207,819.18/8,882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.77

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