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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.04, 13,329.06 and 2,646.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.04, 13,329.06 and 2,646.14 is: 3,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.04 : 13,329.06 = 2,646.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.04/13,329.06 = 2,646.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.04x = 13,329.06 × 2,646.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.04x = 35,270,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270,545.60/8,886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.21

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