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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.72, 13,269.57 and 2,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.72, 13,269.57 and 2,608.16 is: 3,911.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.72 : 13,269.57 = 2,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.72/13,269.57 = 2,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.72x = 13,269.57 × 2,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.72x = 34,609,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,609,095.34/8,847.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.64

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