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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.06, 13,264.50 and 2,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.06, 13,264.50 and 2,605.26 is: 3,906.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.06 : 13,264.50 = 2,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.06/13,264.50 = 2,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.06x = 13,264.50 × 2,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.06x = 34,557,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557,471.27/8,846.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.54

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