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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.82, 13,262.79 and 2,601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.82, 13,262.79 and 2,601.38 is: 3,901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.82 : 13,262.79 = 2,601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.82/13,262.79 = 2,601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.82x = 13,262.79 × 2,601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.82x = 34,501,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501,520.81/8,842.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.64

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