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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.28, 13,267.44 and 2,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.28, 13,267.44 and 2,606.40 is: 3,909.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.28 : 13,267.44 = 2,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.28/13,267.44 = 2,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.28x = 13,267.44 × 2,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.28x = 34,580,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,580,255.62/8,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.02

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