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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.08, 13,268.42 and 2,603.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.08, 13,268.42 and 2,603.89 is: 3,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.08 : 13,268.42 = 2,603.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.08/13,268.42 = 2,603.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.08x = 13,268.42 × 2,603.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.08x = 34,549,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,463.60/8,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.51

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