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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763, 13,144.59 and 2,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763, 13,144.59 and 2,607 is: 3,910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763 : 13,144.59 = 2,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763/13,144.59 = 2,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763x = 13,144.59 × 2,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763x = 34,267,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267,946.13/8,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.53

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