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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.16, 13,268.56 and 2,605.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.16, 13,268.56 and 2,605.18 is: 3,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.16 : 13,268.56 = 2,605.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.16/13,268.56 = 2,605.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.16x = 13,268.56 × 2,605.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.16x = 34,566,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,566,987.14/8,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.01

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