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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,882.97, 13,322.18 and 2,641.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,882.97, 13,322.18 and 2,641.37 is: 3,961.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,882.97 : 13,322.18 = 2,641.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,882.97/13,322.18 = 2,641.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,882.97x = 13,322.18 × 2,641.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,882.97x = 35,188,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,726.77/8,882.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.37

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