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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.41, 13,332.27 and 2,646.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.41, 13,332.27 and 2,646.64 is: 3,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.41 : 13,332.27 = 2,646.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.41/13,332.27 = 2,646.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.41x = 13,332.27 × 2,646.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.41x = 35,285,719.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285,719.07/8,886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.75

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