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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.54, 13,088.39 and 2,803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.54, 13,088.39 and 2,803.14 is: 4,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.54 : 13,088.39 = 2,803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.54/13,088.39 = 2,803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.54x = 13,088.39 × 2,803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.54x = 36,688,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688,575.53/8,726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.25

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