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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.50, 13,327.86 and 2,643.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.50, 13,327.86 and 2,643.56 is: 3,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.50 : 13,327.86 = 2,643.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.50/13,327.86 = 2,643.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.50x = 13,327.86 × 2,643.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.50x = 35,232,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,997.58/8,883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.12

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