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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.98, 13,261.56 and 2,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.98, 13,261.56 and 2,601.10 is: 3,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.98 : 13,261.56 = 2,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.98/13,261.56 = 2,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.98x = 13,261.56 × 2,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.98x = 34,494,643.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,494,643.72/8,840.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.68

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