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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.27, 13,273.80 and 2,611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.27, 13,273.80 and 2,611.46 is: 3,915.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.27 : 13,273.80 = 2,611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.27/13,273.80 = 2,611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.27x = 13,273.80 × 2,611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.27x = 34,663,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,663,931.38/8,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.83

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