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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.28, 13,269.43 and 2,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.28, 13,269.43 and 2,606.37 is: 3,909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.28 : 13,269.43 = 2,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.28/13,269.43 = 2,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.28x = 13,269.43 × 2,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.28x = 34,585,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585,044.27/8,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.56

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