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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.35, 13,282.26 and 2,613.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.35, 13,282.26 and 2,613.11 is: 3,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.35 : 13,282.26 = 2,613.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.35/13,282.26 = 2,613.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.35x = 13,282.26 × 2,613.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.35x = 34,707,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,707,993.36/8,853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.32

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