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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.56, 13,270.68 and 2,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.56, 13,270.68 and 2,689.04 is: 4,034.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.56 : 13,270.68 = 2,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.56/13,270.68 = 2,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.56x = 13,270.68 × 2,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.56x = 35,685,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,685,389.35/8,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.73

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