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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.95, 13,274.90 and 2,610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.95, 13,274.90 and 2,610.02 is: 3,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.95 : 13,274.90 = 2,610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.95/13,274.90 = 2,610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.95x = 13,274.90 × 2,610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.95x = 34,647,788.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,647,788.09/8,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.03

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