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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.44, 13,266.62 and 2,604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.44, 13,266.62 and 2,604.58 is: 3,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.44 : 13,266.62 = 2,604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.44/13,266.62 = 2,604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.44x = 13,266.62 × 2,604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.44x = 34,553,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553,973.12/8,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.86

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