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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,837.26, 13,253.25 and 2,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,837.26, 13,253.25 and 2,913.04 is: 4,368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,837.26 : 13,253.25 = 2,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,837.26/13,253.25 = 2,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,837.26x = 13,253.25 × 2,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,837.26x = 38,607,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607,247.38/8,837.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.69

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