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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.26, 13,245.38 and 2,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.26, 13,245.38 and 2,674.26 is: 4,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.26 : 13,245.38 = 2,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.26/13,245.38 = 2,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.26x = 13,245.38 × 2,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.26x = 35,421,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421,589.92/8,830.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.39

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