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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.11, 13,273.53 and 2,926.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.11, 13,273.53 and 2,926.92 is: 4,389.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.11 : 13,273.53 = 2,926.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.11/13,273.53 = 2,926.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.11x = 13,273.53 × 2,926.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.11x = 38,850,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,560.43/8,851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.34

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