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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.07, 13,319.97 and 2,642.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.07, 13,319.97 and 2,642.23 is: 3,961.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.07 : 13,319.97 = 2,642.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.07/13,319.97 = 2,642.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.07x = 13,319.97 × 2,642.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.07x = 35,194,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194,424.33/8,883.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.97

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