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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.31, 13,263.38 and 2,604.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.31, 13,263.38 and 2,604.50 is: 3,905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.31 : 13,263.38 = 2,604.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.31/13,263.38 = 2,604.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.31x = 13,263.38 × 2,604.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.31x = 34,544,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544,393.87/8,845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.39

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