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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,842.93, 13,259.83 and 2,602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,842.93, 13,259.83 and 2,602.13 is: 3,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,842.93 : 13,259.83 = 2,602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,842.93/13,259.83 = 2,602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,842.93x = 13,259.83 × 2,602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,842.93x = 34,503,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,503,821.08/8,842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.85

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