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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.08, 13,272.24 and 2,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.08, 13,272.24 and 2,690.08 is: 4,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.08 : 13,272.24 = 2,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.08/13,272.24 = 2,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.08x = 13,272.24 × 2,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.08x = 35,703,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,703,387.38/8,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.07

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