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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.04, 13,270.77 and 2,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.04, 13,270.77 and 2,606.78 is: 3,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.04 : 13,270.77 = 2,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.04/13,270.77 = 2,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.04x = 13,270.77 × 2,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.04x = 34,594,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,594,011.00/8,848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.80

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