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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,892.66, 13,336.14 and 3,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,892.66, 13,336.14 and 3,627.66 is: 5,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,892.66 : 13,336.14 = 3,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,892.66/13,336.14 = 3,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,892.66x = 13,336.14 × 3,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,892.66x = 48,378,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,378,981.63/8,892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.33

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