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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.86, 13,292.07 and 2,619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.86, 13,292.07 and 2,619.62 is: 3,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.86 : 13,292.07 = 2,619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.86/13,292.07 = 2,619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.86x = 13,292.07 × 2,619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.86x = 34,820,172.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,820,172.41/8,859.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.10

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