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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.59, 13,324.16 and 2,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.59, 13,324.16 and 2,644.56 is: 3,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.59 : 13,324.16 = 2,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.59/13,324.16 = 2,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.59x = 13,324.16 × 2,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.59x = 35,236,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236,547.18/8,883.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.48

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