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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,704.08, 13,053.42 and 2,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,704.08, 13,053.42 and 2,859.30 is: 4,288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,704.08 : 13,053.42 = 2,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,704.08/13,053.42 = 2,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,704.08x = 13,053.42 × 2,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,704.08x = 37,323,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323,643.81/8,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,288.06

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