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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.26, 13,336.88 and 2,735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.26, 13,336.88 and 2,735.26 is: 4,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.26 : 13,336.88 = 2,735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.26/13,336.88 = 2,735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.26x = 13,336.88 × 2,735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.26x = 36,479,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479,834.39/8,891.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.89

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