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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.48, 13,290.24 and 2,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.48, 13,290.24 and 2,704 is: 4,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.48 : 13,290.24 = 2,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.48/13,290.24 = 2,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.48x = 13,290.24 × 2,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.48x = 35,936,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936,808.96/8,860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.85

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