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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.67, 13,336.11 and 3,626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.67, 13,336.11 and 3,626.54 is: 5,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.67 : 13,336.11 = 3,626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.67/13,336.11 = 3,626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.67x = 13,336.11 × 3,626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.67x = 48,363,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,363,869.68/8,887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.68

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