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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.52, 13,325.27 and 2,643.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.52, 13,325.27 and 2,643.51 is: 3,965.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.52 : 13,325.27 = 2,643.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.52/13,325.27 = 2,643.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.52x = 13,325.27 × 2,643.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.52x = 35,225,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225,484.50/8,883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.26

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