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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.51, 13,264.54 and 2,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.51, 13,264.54 and 2,601.72 is: 3,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.51 : 13,264.54 = 2,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.51/13,264.54 = 2,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.51x = 13,264.54 × 2,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.51x = 34,510,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,510,612.50/8,841.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.25

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