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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.29, 13,329.43 and 2,646.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.29, 13,329.43 and 2,646.39 is: 3,969.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.29 : 13,329.43 = 2,646.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.29/13,329.43 = 2,646.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.29x = 13,329.43 × 2,646.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.29x = 35,274,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,274,870.26/8,886.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.58

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