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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.52, 13,326.77 and 2,644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.52, 13,326.77 and 2,644.51 is: 3,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.52 : 13,326.77 = 2,644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.52/13,326.77 = 2,644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.52x = 13,326.77 × 2,644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.52x = 35,242,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242,776.53/8,884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.76

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