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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.21, 13,267.33 and 2,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.21, 13,267.33 and 2,606.65 is: 3,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.21 : 13,267.33 = 2,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.21/13,267.33 = 2,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.21x = 13,267.33 × 2,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.21x = 34,583,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,583,246.06/8,846.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.38

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