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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.14, 13,338.89 and 2,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.14, 13,338.89 and 2,651.68 is: 3,977.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.14 : 13,338.89 = 2,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.14/13,338.89 = 2,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.14x = 13,338.89 × 2,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.14x = 35,370,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370,401.14/8,892.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.72

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