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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.29, 13,267.86 and 2,607.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.29, 13,267.86 and 2,607.51 is: 3,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.29 : 13,267.86 = 2,607.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.29/13,267.86 = 2,607.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.29x = 13,267.86 × 2,607.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.29x = 34,596,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,596,077.63/8,848.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.92

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