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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706.61, 13,059.88 and 2,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706.61, 13,059.88 and 2,863.22 is: 4,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706.61 : 13,059.88 = 2,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706.61/13,059.88 = 2,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706.61x = 13,059.88 × 2,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706.61x = 37,393,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393,363.45/8,706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.82

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