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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.50, 13,328.38 and 2,963.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.50, 13,328.38 and 2,963.49 is: 4,444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.50 : 13,328.38 = 2,963.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.50/13,328.38 = 2,963.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.50x = 13,328.38 × 2,963.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.50x = 39,498,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498,446.80/8,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.77

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