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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.08, 13,389.12 and 2,686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.08, 13,389.12 and 2,686.11 is: 4,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.08 : 13,389.12 = 2,686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.08/13,389.12 = 2,686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.08x = 13,389.12 × 2,686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.08x = 35,964,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,964,649.12/8,926.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.17

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