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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.31, 13,273.98 and 2,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.31, 13,273.98 and 2,926.60 is: 4,390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.31 : 13,273.98 = 2,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.31/13,273.98 = 2,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.31x = 13,273.98 × 2,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.31x = 38,847,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,847,585.71/8,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.40

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