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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,408.88, 12,613.93 and 2,859.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,408.88, 12,613.93 and 2,859.98 is: 4,290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,408.88 : 12,613.93 = 2,859.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,408.88/12,613.93 = 2,859.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,408.88x = 12,613.93 × 2,859.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,408.88x = 36,075,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075,517.30/8,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.17

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