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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.90, 13,276.25 and 2,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.90, 13,276.25 and 2,611.25 is: 3,915.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.90 : 13,276.25 = 2,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.90/13,276.25 = 2,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.90x = 13,276.25 × 2,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.90x = 34,667,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667,607.81/8,852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.96

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