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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.72, 13,338.35 and 2,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.72, 13,338.35 and 2,566.63 is: 3,850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.72 : 13,338.35 = 2,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.72/13,338.35 = 2,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.72x = 13,338.35 × 2,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.72x = 34,234,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,234,609.26/8,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.17

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