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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.52, 13,331.94 and 2,646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.52, 13,331.94 and 2,646.28 is: 3,970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.52 : 13,331.94 = 2,646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.52/13,331.94 = 2,646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.52x = 13,331.94 × 2,646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.52x = 35,280,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,280,046.18/8,886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.06

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