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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.48, 13,276.08 and 2,612.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.48, 13,276.08 and 2,612.15 is: 3,917.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.48 : 13,276.08 = 2,612.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.48/13,276.08 = 2,612.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.48x = 13,276.08 × 2,612.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.48x = 34,679,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679,133.12/8,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.89

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