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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908.94, 13,365.66 and 2,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908.94, 13,365.66 and 2,668.95 is: 4,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908.94 : 13,365.66 = 2,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908.94/13,365.66 = 2,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908.94x = 13,365.66 × 2,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908.94x = 35,672,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672,273.25/8,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.10

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