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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.40, 13,263.41 and 2,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.40, 13,263.41 and 2,602.26 is: 3,903.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.40 : 13,263.41 = 2,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.40/13,263.41 = 2,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.40x = 13,263.41 × 2,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.40x = 34,514,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,847.81/8,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.34

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