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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.88, 13,340.01 and 2,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.88, 13,340.01 and 2,651.87 is: 3,978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.88 : 13,340.01 = 2,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.88/13,340.01 = 2,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.88x = 13,340.01 × 2,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.88x = 35,375,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375,905.62/8,891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.45

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