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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.50, 13,292.91 and 2,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.50, 13,292.91 and 2,704.50 is: 4,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.50 : 13,292.91 = 2,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.50/13,292.91 = 2,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.50x = 13,292.91 × 2,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.50x = 35,950,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950,675.10/8,860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.41

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