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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.91, 13,340.14 and 2,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.91, 13,340.14 and 2,651.92 is: 3,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.91 : 13,340.14 = 2,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.91/13,340.14 = 2,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.91x = 13,340.14 × 2,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.91x = 35,376,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,376,944.09/8,891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.55

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