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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,896.33, 13,343.95 and 2,656.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,896.33, 13,343.95 and 2,656.36 is: 3,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,896.33 : 13,343.95 = 2,656.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,896.33/13,343.95 = 2,656.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,896.33x = 13,343.95 × 2,656.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,896.33x = 35,446,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446,335.02/8,896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.38

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