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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,883.97, 13,323.67 and 2,642.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,883.97, 13,323.67 and 2,642.37 is: 3,962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,883.97 : 13,323.67 = 2,642.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,883.97/13,323.67 = 2,642.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,883.97x = 13,323.67 × 2,642.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,883.97x = 35,206,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206,065.90/8,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.88

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