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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,891.99, 13,338.86 and 2,650.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,891.99, 13,338.86 and 2,650.89 is: 3,976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,891.99 : 13,338.86 = 2,650.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,891.99/13,338.86 = 2,650.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,891.99x = 13,338.86 × 2,650.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,891.99x = 35,359,857.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359,857.21/8,891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.60

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