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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.68, 13,276.50 and 2,609.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.68, 13,276.50 and 2,609.62 is: 3,915.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.68 : 13,276.50 = 2,609.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.68/13,276.50 = 2,609.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.68x = 13,276.50 × 2,609.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.68x = 34,646,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,646,619.93/8,849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.01

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