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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.05, 13,274.38 and 2,609.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.05, 13,274.38 and 2,609.79 is: 3,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.05 : 13,274.38 = 2,609.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.05/13,274.38 = 2,609.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.05x = 13,274.38 × 2,609.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.05x = 34,643,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,643,344.18/8,852.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.60

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