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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.22, 13,271.82 and 2,609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.22, 13,271.82 and 2,609.66 is: 3,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.22 : 13,271.82 = 2,609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.22/13,271.82 = 2,609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.22x = 13,271.82 × 2,609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.22x = 34,634,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,634,937.78/8,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.90

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