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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.99, 13,272.93 and 2,610.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.99, 13,272.93 and 2,610.42 is: 3,915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.99 : 13,272.93 = 2,610.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.99/13,272.93 = 2,610.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.99x = 13,272.93 × 2,610.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.99x = 34,647,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,647,921.93/8,849.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.03

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