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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.24, 13,337.74 and 2,650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.24, 13,337.74 and 2,650.14 is: 3,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.24 : 13,337.74 = 2,650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.24/13,337.74 = 2,650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.24x = 13,337.74 × 2,650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.24x = 35,346,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,346,911.66/8,891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.48

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