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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.42, 13,272.54 and 2,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.42, 13,272.54 and 2,926.04 is: 4,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.42 : 13,272.54 = 2,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.42/13,272.54 = 2,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.42x = 13,272.54 × 2,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.42x = 38,835,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,835,982.94/8,850.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.04

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