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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.97, 13,263.88 and 2,602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.97, 13,263.88 and 2,602.32 is: 3,902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.97 : 13,263.88 = 2,602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.97/13,263.88 = 2,602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.97x = 13,263.88 × 2,602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.97x = 34,516,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516,860.20/8,843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.87

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