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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.28, 13,340.69 and 2,652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.28, 13,340.69 and 2,652.89 is: 3,979.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.28 : 13,340.69 = 2,652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.28/13,340.69 = 2,652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.28x = 13,340.69 × 2,652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.28x = 35,391,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,403.18/8,893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.57

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