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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,886.69, 13,327.71 and 2,645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,886.69, 13,327.71 and 2,645.04 is: 3,966.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,886.69 : 13,327.71 = 2,645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,886.69/13,327.71 = 2,645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,886.69x = 13,327.71 × 2,645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,886.69x = 35,252,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,252,326.06/8,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.87

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