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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.57, 13,319.22 and 2,641.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.57, 13,319.22 and 2,641.73 is: 3,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.57 : 13,319.22 = 2,641.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.57/13,319.22 = 2,641.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.57x = 13,319.22 × 2,641.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.57x = 35,185,783.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,783.05/8,882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.22

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