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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.04, 13,294.07 and 2,621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.04, 13,294.07 and 2,621.03 is: 3,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.04 : 13,294.07 = 2,621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.04/13,294.07 = 2,621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.04x = 13,294.07 × 2,621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.04x = 34,844,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,844,076.72/8,861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.28

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