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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.54, 13,272.13 and 2,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.54, 13,272.13 and 2,608.28 is: 3,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.54 : 13,272.13 = 2,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.54/13,272.13 = 2,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.54x = 13,272.13 × 2,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.54x = 34,617,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617,431.24/8,850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.34

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