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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,854.99, 13,279.38 and 2,613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,854.99, 13,279.38 and 2,613.34 is: 3,919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,854.99 : 13,279.38 = 2,613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,854.99/13,279.38 = 2,613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,854.99x = 13,279.38 × 2,613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,854.99x = 34,703,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,703,468.53/8,854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.09

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