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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.82, 13,264.29 and 2,602.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.82, 13,264.29 and 2,602.38 is: 3,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.82 : 13,264.29 = 2,602.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.82/13,264.29 = 2,602.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.82x = 13,264.29 × 2,602.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.82x = 34,518,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,723.01/8,843.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.15

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