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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.34, 13,285.90 and 2,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.34, 13,285.90 and 2,617.70 is: 3,925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.34 : 13,285.90 = 2,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.34/13,285.90 = 2,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.34x = 13,285.90 × 2,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.34x = 34,778,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778,500.43/8,859.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.63

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