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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.38, 13,359.42 and 2,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.38, 13,359.42 and 2,666.44 is: 3,999.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.38 : 13,359.42 = 2,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.38/13,359.42 = 2,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.38x = 13,359.42 × 2,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.38x = 35,622,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622,091.86/8,906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.62

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