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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,884.89, 13,326.39 and 2,644.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,884.89, 13,326.39 and 2,644.92 is: 3,967.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,884.89 : 13,326.39 = 2,644.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,884.89/13,326.39 = 2,644.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,884.89x = 13,326.39 × 2,644.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,884.89x = 35,247,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247,235.44/8,884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.10

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