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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.26, 13,265.98 and 2,604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.26, 13,265.98 and 2,604.42 is: 3,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.26 : 13,265.98 = 2,604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.26/13,265.98 = 2,604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.26x = 13,265.98 × 2,604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.26x = 34,550,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550,177.12/8,844.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.51

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