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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.28, 13,328.63 and 2,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.28, 13,328.63 and 2,644.26 is: 3,967.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.28 : 13,328.63 = 2,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.28/13,328.63 = 2,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.28x = 13,328.63 × 2,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.28x = 35,244,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244,363.16/8,884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.05

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