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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.72, 13,323.30 and 2,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.72, 13,323.30 and 2,642.28 is: 3,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.72 : 13,323.30 = 2,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.72/13,323.30 = 2,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.72x = 13,323.30 × 2,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.72x = 35,203,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,203,889.12/8,883.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.74

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