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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.45, 13,260.71 and 2,600.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.45, 13,260.71 and 2,600.74 is: 3,900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.45 : 13,260.71 = 2,600.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.45/13,260.71 = 2,600.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.45x = 13,260.71 × 2,600.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.45x = 34,487,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,487,682.00/8,841.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.68

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