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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.16, 13,270.06 and 2,606.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.16, 13,270.06 and 2,606.18 is: 3,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.16 : 13,270.06 = 2,606.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.16/13,270.06 = 2,606.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.16x = 13,270.06 × 2,606.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.16x = 34,584,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584,164.97/8,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.51

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