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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.73, 13,333.34 and 2,649.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.73, 13,333.34 and 2,649.58 is: 3,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.73 : 13,333.34 = 2,649.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.73/13,333.34 = 2,649.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.73x = 13,333.34 × 2,649.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.73x = 35,327,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,724.29/8,890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.55

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