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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.24, 13,356.16 and 2,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.24, 13,356.16 and 2,664.26 is: 3,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.24 : 13,356.16 = 2,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.24/13,356.16 = 2,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.24x = 13,356.16 × 2,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.24x = 35,584,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,584,282.84/8,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.33

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