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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.29, 13,287.51 and 2,935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.29, 13,287.51 and 2,935.82 is: 4,402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.29 : 13,287.51 = 2,935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.29/13,287.51 = 2,935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.29x = 13,287.51 × 2,935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.29x = 39,009,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,009,671.17/8,860.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.75

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