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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.02, 13,267.35 and 2,604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.02, 13,267.35 and 2,604.89 is: 3,907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.02 : 13,267.35 = 2,604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.02/13,267.35 = 2,604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.02x = 13,267.35 × 2,604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.02x = 34,559,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559,921.00/8,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.27

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