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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,850.62, 13,272.77 and 2,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,850.62, 13,272.77 and 2,926.42 is: 4,388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,850.62 : 13,272.77 = 2,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,850.62/13,272.77 = 2,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,850.62x = 13,272.77 × 2,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,850.62x = 38,841,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,841,699.58/8,850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.59

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