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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,860.71, 13,292.81 and 2,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,860.71, 13,292.81 and 2,535.64 is: 3,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,860.71 : 13,292.81 = 2,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,860.71/13,292.81 = 2,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,860.71x = 13,292.81 × 2,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,860.71x = 33,705,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,705,801.30/8,860.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.96

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