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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.43, 13,260.58 and 2,602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.43, 13,260.58 and 2,602.63 is: 3,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.43 : 13,260.58 = 2,602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.43/13,260.58 = 2,602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.43x = 13,260.58 × 2,602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.43x = 34,512,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,512,383.33/8,843.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.60

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