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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.88, 13,267.50 and 2,603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.88, 13,267.50 and 2,603.88 is: 3,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.88 : 13,267.50 = 2,603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.88/13,267.50 = 2,603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.88x = 13,267.50 × 2,603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.88x = 34,546,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546,977.90/8,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.31

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