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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.41, 13,260.40 and 2,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.41, 13,260.40 and 2,600.26 is: 3,900.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.41 : 13,260.40 = 2,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.41/13,260.40 = 2,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.41x = 13,260.40 × 2,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.41x = 34,480,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,480,487.70/8,840.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.33

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