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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.77, 13,273.05 and 2,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.77, 13,273.05 and 2,610.96 is: 3,915.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.77 : 13,273.05 = 2,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.77/13,273.05 = 2,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.77x = 13,273.05 × 2,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.77x = 34,655,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655,402.63/8,851.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.08

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