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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.02, 13,265.93 and 2,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.02, 13,265.93 and 2,606.21 is: 3,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.02 : 13,265.93 = 2,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.02/13,265.93 = 2,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.02x = 13,265.93 × 2,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.02x = 34,573,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,744.72/8,847.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.96

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