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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,843.06, 13,264.52 and 2,687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,843.06, 13,264.52 and 2,687.06 is: 4,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,843.06 : 13,264.52 = 2,687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,843.06/13,264.52 = 2,687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,843.06x = 13,264.52 × 2,687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,843.06x = 35,642,561.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642,561.11/8,843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.57

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