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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.40, 13,262.76 and 2,686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.40, 13,262.76 and 2,686.96 is: 4,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.40 : 13,262.76 = 2,686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.40/13,262.76 = 2,686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.40x = 13,262.76 × 2,686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.40x = 35,636,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636,505.61/8,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.27

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