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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.02, 13,272.06 and 2,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.02, 13,272.06 and 2,608.30 is: 3,912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.02 : 13,272.06 = 2,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.02/13,272.06 = 2,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.02x = 13,272.06 × 2,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.02x = 34,617,514.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617,514.10/8,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.02

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