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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.38, 13,271.70 and 2,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.38, 13,271.70 and 2,607.32 is: 3,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.38 : 13,271.70 = 2,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.38/13,271.70 = 2,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.38x = 13,271.70 × 2,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.38x = 34,603,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603,568.84/8,847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.17

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