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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841, 13,261.86 and 2,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841, 13,261.86 and 2,685 is: 4,027.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841 : 13,261.86 = 2,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841/13,261.86 = 2,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841x = 13,261.86 × 2,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841x = 35,608,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608,094.10/8,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.61

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