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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,852.98, 13,276.38 and 2,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,852.98, 13,276.38 and 2,611.34 is: 3,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,852.98 : 13,276.38 = 2,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,852.98/13,276.38 = 2,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,852.98x = 13,276.38 × 2,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,852.98x = 34,669,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669,128.00/8,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.10

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