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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.96, 13,340.40 and 2,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.96, 13,340.40 and 2,654.04 is: 3,980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.96 : 13,340.40 = 2,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.96/13,340.40 = 2,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.96x = 13,340.40 × 2,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.96x = 35,405,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,405,955.22/8,893.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.90

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