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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.87, 13,271.47 and 2,607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.87, 13,271.47 and 2,607.57 is: 3,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.87 : 13,271.47 = 2,607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.87/13,271.47 = 2,607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.87x = 13,271.47 × 2,607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.87x = 34,606,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,606,280.51/8,848.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.81

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