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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.93, 13,277.66 and 2,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.93, 13,277.66 and 2,695.93 is: 4,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.93 : 13,277.66 = 2,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.93/13,277.66 = 2,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.93x = 13,277.66 × 2,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.93x = 35,795,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795,628.44/8,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.82

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