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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.69, 13,346.39 and 2,657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.69, 13,346.39 and 2,657.72 is: 3,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.69 : 13,346.39 = 2,657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.69/13,346.39 = 2,657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.69x = 13,346.39 × 2,657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.69x = 35,470,887.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470,887.61/8,897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.53

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