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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.96, 13,265.45 and 2,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.96, 13,265.45 and 2,605.40 is: 3,907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.96 : 13,265.45 = 2,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.96/13,265.45 = 2,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.96x = 13,265.45 × 2,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.96x = 34,561,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561,803.43/8,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.51

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