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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.75, 13,329.58 and 2,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.75, 13,329.58 and 2,647.20 is: 3,970.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.75 : 13,329.58 = 2,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.75/13,329.58 = 2,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.75x = 13,329.58 × 2,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.75x = 35,285,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285,984.29/8,887.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.18

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