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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.67, 13,326.27 and 3,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.67, 13,326.27 and 3,044.89 is: 4,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.67 : 13,326.27 = 3,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.67/13,326.27 = 3,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.67x = 13,326.27 × 3,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.67x = 40,577,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,577,026.26/8,889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.51

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