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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.17, 13,276.66 and 2,611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.17, 13,276.66 and 2,611.53 is: 3,916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.17 : 13,276.66 = 2,611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.17/13,276.66 = 2,611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.17x = 13,276.66 × 2,611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.17x = 34,672,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,672,349.37/8,853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.38

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