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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.84, 13,274.66 and 2,610.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.84, 13,274.66 and 2,610.19 is: 3,914.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.84 : 13,274.66 = 2,610.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.84/13,274.66 = 2,610.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.84x = 13,274.66 × 2,610.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.84x = 34,649,371.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649,371.73/8,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.37

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