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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.23, 13,346.66 and 2,656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.23, 13,346.66 and 2,656.25 is: 3,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.23 : 13,346.66 = 2,656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.23/13,346.66 = 2,656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.23x = 13,346.66 × 2,656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.23x = 35,452,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,452,005.53/8,896.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.06

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