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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.71, 13,323.24 and 2,642.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.71, 13,323.24 and 2,642.04 is: 3,962.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.71 : 13,323.24 = 2,642.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.71/13,323.24 = 2,642.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.71x = 13,323.24 × 2,642.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.71x = 35,200,533.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,533.01/8,883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.37

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