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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,841.91, 13,264.73 and 2,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,841.91, 13,264.73 and 2,601.40 is: 3,902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,841.91 : 13,264.73 = 2,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,841.91/13,264.73 = 2,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,841.91x = 13,264.73 × 2,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,841.91x = 34,506,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506,855.62/8,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.65

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