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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.62, 13,269.60 and 2,606.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.62, 13,269.60 and 2,606.31 is: 3,908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.62 : 13,269.60 = 2,606.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.62/13,269.60 = 2,606.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.62x = 13,269.60 × 2,606.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.62x = 34,584,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584,691.18/8,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.93

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