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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.56, 13,268.28 and 2,689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.56, 13,268.28 and 2,689.56 is: 4,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.56 : 13,268.28 = 2,689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.56/13,268.28 = 2,689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.56x = 13,268.28 × 2,689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.56x = 35,685,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,685,835.16/8,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.32

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