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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.96, 13,263.95 and 2,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.96, 13,263.95 and 2,604.40 is: 3,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.96 : 13,263.95 = 2,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.96/13,263.95 = 2,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.96x = 13,263.95 × 2,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.96x = 34,544,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544,604.73/8,843.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.01

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