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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.70, 13,289.55 and 2,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.70, 13,289.55 and 2,703.70 is: 4,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.70 : 13,289.55 = 2,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.70/13,289.55 = 2,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.70x = 13,289.55 × 2,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.70x = 35,930,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930,956.34/8,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.55

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