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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.72, 13,276.74 and 2,693.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.72, 13,276.74 and 2,693.72 is: 4,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.72 : 13,276.74 = 2,693.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.72/13,276.74 = 2,693.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.72x = 13,276.74 × 2,693.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.72x = 35,763,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763,820.07/8,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.24

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