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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.16, 13,346.40 and 2,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.16, 13,346.40 and 2,657.04 is: 3,985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.16 : 13,346.40 = 2,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.16/13,346.40 = 2,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.16x = 13,346.40 × 2,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.16x = 35,461,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461,918.66/8,897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.76

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