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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.28, 13,339.09 and 2,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.28, 13,339.09 and 2,651.80 is: 3,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.28 : 13,339.09 = 2,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.28/13,339.09 = 2,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.28x = 13,339.09 × 2,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.28x = 35,372,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,372,598.86/8,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.90

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