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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902.89, 13,356.72 and 2,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902.89, 13,356.72 and 2,662.92 is: 3,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902.89 : 13,356.72 = 2,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902.89/13,356.72 = 2,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902.89x = 13,356.72 × 2,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902.89x = 35,567,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567,876.82/8,902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.09

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