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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,809.60, 13,213.44 and 2,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,809.60, 13,213.44 and 2,653.60 is: 3,980.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,809.60 : 13,213.44 = 2,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,809.60/13,213.44 = 2,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,809.60x = 13,213.44 × 2,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,809.60x = 35,063,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,063,184.38/8,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.11

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