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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.89, 13,276.74 and 2,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.89, 13,276.74 and 2,926.46 is: 4,390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.89 : 13,276.74 = 2,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.89/13,276.74 = 2,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.89x = 13,276.74 × 2,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.89x = 38,853,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,833.91/8,849.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.32

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