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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887.84, 13,327.10 and 2,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887.84, 13,327.10 and 2,647 is: 3,969.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887.84 : 13,327.10 = 2,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887.84/13,327.10 = 2,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887.84x = 13,327.10 × 2,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887.84x = 35,276,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,276,833.70/8,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.11

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