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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.06, 13,278.09 and 2,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.06, 13,278.09 and 2,696.06 is: 4,044.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.06 : 13,278.09 = 2,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.06/13,278.09 = 2,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.06x = 13,278.09 × 2,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.06x = 35,798,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798,570.63/8,852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.09

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