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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.15, 13,267.09 and 2,604.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.15, 13,267.09 and 2,604.46 is: 3,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.15 : 13,267.09 = 2,604.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.15/13,267.09 = 2,604.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.15x = 13,267.09 × 2,604.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.15x = 34,553,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553,605.22/8,846.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.06

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