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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.71, 13,263.59 and 2,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.71, 13,263.59 and 2,604.15 is: 3,905.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.71 : 13,263.59 = 2,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.71/13,263.59 = 2,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.71x = 13,263.59 × 2,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.71x = 34,540,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540,377.90/8,843.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.64

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