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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.96, 13,272.81 and 2,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.96, 13,272.81 and 2,608.28 is: 3,911.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.96 : 13,272.81 = 2,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.96/13,272.81 = 2,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.96x = 13,272.81 × 2,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.96x = 34,619,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,619,267.83/8,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.80

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