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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.06, 13,274.40 and 2,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.06, 13,274.40 and 2,926.35 is: 4,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.06 : 13,274.40 = 2,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.06/13,274.40 = 2,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.06x = 13,274.40 × 2,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.06x = 38,845,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,540.44/8,850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.30

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