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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.39, 13,277.48 and 2,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.39, 13,277.48 and 2,926.96 is: 4,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.39 : 13,277.48 = 2,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.39/13,277.48 = 2,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.39x = 13,277.48 × 2,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.39x = 38,862,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,862,652.86/8,850.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.07

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