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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.03, 13,340.21 and 2,652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.03, 13,340.21 and 2,652.55 is: 3,979.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.03 : 13,340.21 = 2,652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.03/13,340.21 = 2,652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.03x = 13,340.21 × 2,652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.03x = 35,385,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,385,574.04/8,893.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.02

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