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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.03, 13,344.79 and 2,655.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.03, 13,344.79 and 2,655.63 is: 3,983.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.03 : 13,344.79 = 2,655.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.03/13,344.79 = 2,655.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.03x = 13,344.79 × 2,655.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.03x = 35,438,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438,824.67/8,896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.67

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