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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.69, 13,264.64 and 2,601.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.69, 13,264.64 and 2,601.91 is: 3,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.69 : 13,264.64 = 2,601.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.69/13,264.64 = 2,601.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.69x = 13,264.64 × 2,601.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.69x = 34,513,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513,364.06/8,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.48

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