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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.27, 13,269.31 and 2,608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.27, 13,269.31 and 2,608.46 is: 3,911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.27 : 13,269.31 = 2,608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.27/13,269.31 = 2,608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.27x = 13,269.31 × 2,608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.27x = 34,612,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,391.49/8,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.33

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