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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.59, 13,289.27 and 2,704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.59, 13,289.27 and 2,704.59 is: 4,056.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.59 : 13,289.27 = 2,704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.59/13,289.27 = 2,704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.59x = 13,289.27 × 2,704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.59x = 35,942,013.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942,013.23/8,860.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.39

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